Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata Salazar (August 8 1879 – April 10 1919) was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz that broke out in 1910.

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August 8 - 1879 - April 10 - 1919 - Mexican Revolution - Porfirio Díaz - 1910

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He is considered to be one of the outstanding national heroes of Mexico; the Zapatistas, a revolutionary movement based in the state of Chiapas, take their name from him. Towns, streets, and housing developments called "Emiliano Zapata" are common across the country and he has, at times, been depicted on Mexican banknotes.

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Mexico - Zapatista - Chiapas - Mexican banknotes

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