Background
He was born in Jalapa, Mexico, in April 25, 1825.
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He was born in Jalapa, Mexico, in April 25, 1825.
He was educated as a lawyer.
During the French intervention and the reign of the emperor Maximilian he continued loyal to the patriotic party, and had an active share in conducting the national resistance.
He was minister of foreign affairs to President Juarez, and he showed an implacable resolution in carrying out the execution of Maximilian at Queretaro.
In 1871 he ran against Juarez in the presidential campaign.
In the elections of Oct. 26, 1872, he was elected to that office.
He was re-elected on the 24th of July 1876, but was expelled in January of the following year by Porfirio Diaz.
