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Victoriano Huerta

Mexican military officer and 35th President of Mexico (1850-1916)

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José Victoriano Huerta Márquez was a Mexican general, statesman, engineer, and dictator who served as the 39th President of Mexico from 1913 to 1914 and came to power by coup against the democratically elected government of Francisco I. Madero with the aid of other Mexican generals and the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Establishing a military dictatorship, his violent seizure of power set off a new wave of armed conflict in the Mexican Revolution.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Colotlán wd
Died
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Place of death
El Paso wd
Citizenship
Mexico wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, military personnel wd
Education
Heroico Colegio Militar wd
Spouse
Emilia Águila Moya wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Mexico (19 February 1913 – 15 July 1914)
  • Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico
  • foreign minister
  • president

Questions

When was Victoriano Huerta born?
Victoriano Huerta was born on 22 December 1850 in Colotlán.
What positions has Victoriano Huerta held?
Positions held by Victoriano Huerta include: President of Mexico (1913–1914); Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico; foreign minister; president.
Where did Victoriano Huerta study?
Victoriano Huerta was educated at Heroico Colegio Militar.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Victoriano Huerta · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q299168 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: V Huerta.jpg by The original uploader was Adam Faanes at English Wikipedia . (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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