Benito Juarez

Benito Juarez was one of the most prominent and resourceful leaders in Mexico’s history. He raised the standard of living and championed the poor. However, it took Juarez half his life to become such a dominant political figure. He was born in San Paulo Guelatao in the Mexican State of Oaxaca. His parents were Indians, and he was raised a shepherd boy. His parents died when he was three, leaving Benito to his unmarried …showed first 75 words of 636 total…

…showed last 75 words of 636 total…for 75 days. He then became a very prominent national figure, soon becoming president, and he fought many groups and the continuous cycle of rebellion, military overthrow, and re-election. On July 18, 1872 after suffering a massive heart attack, Benito Juarez died at the age of 66. Benito Juarez was one of the most influential people in Mexican history. He showed Mexicans how a shepherd boy could become a national leader. He championed his people, and many other groups.