When was Manuel Ávila Camacho born?

Manuel Ávila Camacho was born on 24 April 1897 in Teziutlán.

What positions has Manuel Ávila Camacho held?

Positions held by Manuel Ávila Camacho include: President of Mexico (1940–1946); Secretary of National Defense (1936–1939).

Where did Manuel Ávila Camacho study?

Manuel Ávila Camacho was educated at Escuela Nacional Preparatoria.

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Manuel Ávila Camacho

52th President of Mexico

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Manuel Ávila Camacho was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the president of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. Having participated in the Mexican Revolution and achieving a high rank, he came to the presidency of Mexico because of his direct connection to General Lázaro Cárdenas and served him as the Chief of his General Staff during the Mexican Revolution and afterwards. He was called affectionately by Mexicans "The Gentleman President". As president, he pursued "national policies of unity, adjustment, and moderation". His administration completed the transition from military to civilian leadership, ended confrontational anticlericalism, reversed the push for socialist education, and restored a working relationship with the US during World War II.

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Born: 24 April 1897 wd
Place of birth: Teziutlán wd
Died: 13 October 1955 wd
Place of death: Huixquilucan de Degollado wd
Citizenship: Mexico wd
Occupation: politician, soldier wd
Political party: Institutional Revolutionary Party wd
Education: Escuela Nacional Preparatoria wd
Spouse: Soledad Orozco wd

Positions held wd

President of Mexico (1 December 1940 – 30 November 1946)
Secretary of National Defense (18 October 1936 – 31 January 1939)

Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle
Order of Propitious Clouds (1945)

Questions

When was Manuel Ávila Camacho born?: Manuel Ávila Camacho was born on 24 April 1897 in Teziutlán.
What positions has Manuel Ávila Camacho held?: Positions held by Manuel Ávila Camacho include: President of Mexico (1940–1946); Secretary of National Defense (1936–1939).
Where did Manuel Ávila Camacho study?: Manuel Ávila Camacho was educated at Escuela Nacional Preparatoria.

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