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Álvaro Obregón

1880–1928 · 20th century

Álvaro Obregón was a Mexican general and president from 1920 to 1924. A leading Constitutionalist commander in the Mexican Revolution, he defeated Pancho Villa at the battles of Celaya in 1915 and came to power through the Agua Prieta revolt of 1920. Re-elected president in 1928, he was assassinated by a Catholic militant before taking office.

Álvaro Obregón
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