Background
He was born in 1812 to French parents in Puebla de los Ángeles, in the state of Puebla, New Spain (colonial México).
He was born in 1812 to French parents in Puebla de los Ángeles, in the state of Puebla, New Spain (colonial México).
He was one of the leaders in the Revolution of Ayutla, which in 1855 overthrew Santa Anna and installed Juan Álvarez in the presidency.
The reform program created a furor and awoke rebellion.
Comonfort, a half-hearted liberal, attempted to make his position more moderate and was deserted by the liberals.
He allowed the conservatives to seize power, then turned against them.
He returned to fight against the French invaders and was killed in battle.