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Pascual Ortiz Rubio

President of Mexico (1930-1932)

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Pascual Ortiz Rubio was a Mexican military officer, topographical engineer, diplomat and politician who served as the 49th President of Mexico from 1930 to 1932. He was one of three presidents to serve out the six-year term (1928–1934) of assassinated president-elect Álvaro Obregón, while former president Plutarco Elías Calles retained power in a period known as the Maximato. Calles was so blatantly in control of the government that after an attempt on his life and pressures, Ortiz Rubio resigned the presidency in protest in September 1932, being the last Mexican president to date that has resigned.

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Born
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Place of birth
Morelia wd
Died
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Place of death
Mexico City wd
Citizenship
Mexico wd
Occupation
politician, minister, diplomat, military personnel wd
Political party
Institutional Revolutionary Party wd
Education
Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo wd
Spouse
Josefina Ortiz wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Mexico (5 February 1930 – 4 September 1932)
  • Governor of Michoacán
  • ambassador
  • Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico

Questions

When was Pascual Ortiz Rubio born?
Pascual Ortiz Rubio was born on 10 March 1877 in Morelia.
What positions has Pascual Ortiz Rubio held?
Positions held by Pascual Ortiz Rubio include: President of Mexico (1930–1932); Governor of Michoacán; ambassador; Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.
Where did Pascual Ortiz Rubio study?
Pascual Ortiz Rubio was educated at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pascual Ortiz Rubio · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q455683 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pascual Rubio, portrait.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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