General ?lvaro Obreg?n

General ?lvaro Obregon (1880-1928) - Before entering the army in 1912, Obregon was a successful chickpea farmer in Sonora. In 1915, already having established himself as a successful military leader, General Obregon lead Carrancista forces against troops loyal to Villo and Emiliano Zapata. He lost his right arm at the Battle of Celaya. He went on to become President of Mexico in 1920, his was the first stable Presidency since the launch of the Mexican Revolution. He was assassinated in 1928, shortly after winning election to another presidential term

Alvaro Obregon

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