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Nezahualcoyotl : The Emperor Poet
"Yo soy Nezahualcóyotl, Soy el cantor" Spanish “I am Nezahualcoyotl, I am the songster” Leader, poet, warrior, architect; Nezahaualcoyotl was a great thinker, wise and versatile. Nezahualcóyotl was born ... Read MoreHEROES & HEROINES
Guadalupe Victoria: Mexico’s First President
Jose Miguel Ramon Adaucto Fernández Félix, better known as Guadalupe Victoria, was born in Tamazula, Nueva Vizcaya, currently the state of Durango in 1786. At a very young age he was left an orphan, leaving his uncle, Augustin Fernandez, to take care of him. Since his uncle took custo... Read MoreHEROES & HEROINES
Maximilian Emperor of Mexico
Maximilian of Mexico was born in Vienna, Austria in 1832 as Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. He was the grandson of Austrian emperor, Francis II, and younger brother of Franz Joseph who became Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, and President of the German Confederation. Maximili... Read MoreHEROES & HEROINES
Great Mexican Love Stories
While February 14th is celebrated as the Day of Love and Friendship in many countries, it is perhaps celebrated with most fervor and tradition in Mexico. This is the date where the most people are serenaded and the most chocolates and balloons are gifted. And that is because Mexicans ar... Read MoreHEROES & HEROINES
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón
José María Morelos y Pavón was born in Valladolid (now Morelia) in 1765. He was a Mexican religious, military and politician, leader of the revel Independence war in Mexico. After the death of father Miguel Hidalgo in 1811, José María assumed leadership of the independence movement... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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