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Álvaro Obregón 1880 - 1928
Álvaro Obregón
1880 - 1928

 

El Presidente and Chick Pea Farmer


Álvaro Obregón was a busy soldier during the Mexican Revolution and an effective president after this massive civil war. In fact, Obregon was twice elected president of Mexico, first in 1920 and then again in 1928.
 

Álvaro Obregón did not join in the struggle of the Mexican Revolution until 1912. Obregón then fought for President  Francisco Madero against the rebel  Pascual Orozco.

When General  Victoriano Huerta overthrew Francisco Madero, Álvaro Obregón fought against Huerta and in support of  Venustiano Carranza.


Álvaro Obregón was successful and entered Mexico City in 1914. He kept fighting for Carranza and against other revolutionaries, such as Francisco Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata.

ALVARO OBREGON WITH HIS WIFE AND FOUR CHILDREN
Álvaro Obregón with his wife and four children
Library of Congress


Álvaro Obregón and the Battle of Celaya - April 6 - 13, 1915

In the Battle of Celaya, Álvaro Obregón fought against Pancho Villa. Obregón won the battle and Pancho Villa had to digest his first major defeat.

Check this event in the timeline of the Mexican Revolution.


Álvaro Obregón and the Battle of León - End of April 6 - June 3, 1915

In the Battle of Leon, Álvaro Obregón fought once more Pancho Villa. Obregón won again the battle but lost his right arm. Rumor has it that after Obregón was hit hard, he tried to blow his own brains out, but his sub who had cleaned his pistol had forgotten to load it.

Check this event in the timeline of the Mexican Revolution.


Álvaro Obregón In and Out of Retirement

Obregón retired after Carranza made it into the presidential chair. He became a chick pea farmer in Sonora. However, Obregón soon realized that Carranza would not live up to what he had hoped for. Consequently Obregón left retirement behind, composed his manifesto, which was the Plan of Agua Prieta, fought against Carranza, and became Mexican president himself.

Zapata's successor, General Gildardo Magaña was a big help in this undertaking.
 

ALVARO OBREGON
Álvaro Obregón
Hemeroteca Nacional



Álvaro Obregón's Presidency

President Álvaro Obregón restored much needed stability to Mexico. When Álvaro Obregón became Mexico's president on December 1, 1920, his government marked the 73rd administration since Mexico secured her independence less than a century before, and that century includes the 30-year rule of  Porfirio Diaz.

During his administration, Obregón received some able help from José Vasconcelos who served as his minister of education; and from the very competent adviser Enrique C. Creel.

On December 1, 1924, Álvaro Obregón left the presidential seat to his successor Plutarco Elías Calles.

The Mexicans liked Obregón and reelected him in 1928.


Álvaro Obregón's Death

However, the man José de León Toral had a problem with Obregón's stance on clerical issues, so he killed Obregón at a banquet.
 

Álvaro Obregón in white with crew
Álvaro ObregóN IN WHITE WITH CREW
Library of Congress

 

At what battle did Alvaro Obregon lose his right arm?

Alvaro Obregon lost his right arm on April 3, 1915, in preparation for the Battle of Celaya.
Here is exactly how it happened.

 

Álvaro Obregón's Short Biography

     
February 19, 1880   Birth at Alamos, Mexico
     
February 1913   Huerta overthrows Madero
     
August 15, 1914   Occupies Mexico City
     
April 6 - 13, 1915   Battle of Celaya
     
May 1, 1917   Retirement
     
April 1920   Out of retirement
     
April 23, 1920   Plan of Agua Prieta
     
December 1, 1920 until
December 1, 1924
  President of Mexico
     
July 17, 1928   Death in Mexico City

 

See also Mexican Governments.

 




Álvaro Obregón in the hot seat, Plutarco Elías Calles to his right
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