What are the accomplishments of Benito Juarez?

6 days ago ... Benito Juárez: Benito Juarez, national hero and president of Mexico (1861-72), who for three years (1864-67) fought against foreign occupation under the emperor Maximilian and who sought constitutional reforms to create a democratic federal republic. read more

Benito Juárez was born into Zapotec Indian tribe in San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico. His parents, Brígida García and Marcelino Juárez, died when Benito was 3 and he was raised by relatives. Before starting school at age 12, he worked in the fields and didn’t speak Spanish. read more

Benito Juárez, in full Benito Pablo Juárez García, (born March 21, 1806, San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico—died July 18, 1872, Mexico City), national hero and president of Mexico (1861–72), who for three years (1864–67) fought against foreign occupation under the emperor Maximilian and who sought constitutional reforms to create a democratic federal republic. read more