Ignacio Zaragoza
Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín (Spanish pronunciation: [iɣˈnasjo saɾaˈɣosa]; March 24, 1829 – September 8, 1862) was a Mexican general and politician. He led the Mexican army of 600 men that defeated 6,500 invading French forces, including the elite French legionnaires at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 (mostly celebrated in the United States as Cinco de Mayo).
Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín | |
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Ignacio Zaragoza | |
| Secretary of War and Navy | |
| In office April 13, 1861 – December 22, 1861 | |
| President | Benito Juárez |
| Preceded by | Jesús González Ortega |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Hinojosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1829 Presidio La Bahía, Coahuila y Tejas, Mexican Republic (now Goliad, Texas, U.S.) |
| Died | September 8, 1862 (aged 33) Puebla, Mexico |
| Resting place | Panteón de San Fernando Mexico City |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Branch/service | Mexican Army |
| Years of service | 1853–1862 |
| Rank | General Secretary of War |
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