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Francisco I. Madero

1873–1913 · 19th century

Francisco I. Madero was a Mexican landowner and politician who challenged Porfirio Díaz in the 1910 election and, after his arrest, called for revolt in the Plan of San Luis Potosí, beginning the Mexican Revolution. He became president in 1911 after Díaz resigned. In February 1913 he was overthrown by General Victoriano Huerta and murdered.

Francisco I. Madero
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