Benito Juárez

Benito Juárez (March 21, 1806 – July 18, 1872) was a Zapotec Amerindian who served two terms (1861-1863 and 1867-1872) as President of Mexico. Juárez is often regarded as Mexico's greatest and most beloved leader. He was the only Native American to serve as President of Mexico.

Miscellany

The anniversary of Juárez's birth (March 21) is a national holiday in Mexico (See: Fiestas Patrias).

Related Topics:
March 21 - Fiestas Patrias

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Benito Mussolini was named after Juárez by his Socialist father.

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The Italian for Benedict would have been Benedetto.

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Juárez has been represented in motion pictures by Paul Muni (1939), Jason Robards, Sr. (1940), Fausto Tozzi (1965), Helmut Schellhardt (1988), and Luis Valdez (1994)

Related Topics:
Motion pictures - Paul Muni - Jason Robards, Sr. - Fausto Tozzi - Helmut Schellhardt - Luis Valdez

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A great number of cities, towns, streets, institutions, etc. are named after Benito Juárez;

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see Juárez for a partial list.

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