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    Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín 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). See more

    Ignacio Zaragoza was born in the Mexican province of Texas, in the village of Bahía del Espíritu Santo, in the state of Coahuila y Tejas (now Goliad, Texas, in the United States) on March 24th in 1829. From birth, Zaragoza seemed … See more

    At this point in history, the United States was attacking Mexico after the U.S. tried to annex Zaragoza’s home state of Texas. Seeing this, Zaragoza volunteered to be a cadet for the Mexican army in this conflict. The Mexican army rejected his offer and as a result of this he … See more

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    Shortly after his famous victory, Zaragoza was struck with typhoid fever, of which he died at the age of 33. His army would never have a … See more

    His famous quotation, Las armas nacionales se han cubierto de gloria ("The national arms have been covered with glory"), is used to … See more

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  2. General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero

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    WebCinco de Mayo Hero. When “Cinco de Mayo” is mentioned in Mexico, one of the most symbolic battles in the Mexican collective unconscious immediately comes to mind: the Battle of Puebla. General Ignacio Zaragoza, with …

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    General Zaragoza is a municipality and town of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is located in the south-eastern part of the state. The town is at 23°58′25″N 99°46′23″W / 23.97361°N 99.77306°W . The municipality has a total area of 508 square miles (1,315 km ) and had a population of 5,942 in 2010. Most of the population lives in the town of Zaragoza. The elevation of Za…

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      WebOn the 5th of May, 1862 General Zaragoza led the Mexican army that defeated invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In a true underdog victory, it was a victory that was a symbol of resistance against European …

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      WebOct 06, 2022 · The General Zaragoza State Historic Site, two miles south of Goliad, was established in the 1960s to commemorate the birthplace of Ignacio S. Zaragoza. The …

    • General Zaragoza Society | Goliad, TX

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      WebThe General Zaragoza Society is a 75-year-old nonprofit organization providing recognition to local leaders, first responders, community organizers, humanitarians, educators and outstanding youth in our …

    • General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero

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      WebGeneral Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero. Cinco de Mayo, HEROES & HEROINES, HISTORY, Reference & History. Along with 100 followers, he took up arms to defend the liberal cause, a cause that he would not …

    • General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero

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      WebBecause of this great feat, Ignacio Zaragoza is considered as the Hero of Liberty and champion of the Battle of Puebla. Since then, the city of Puebla was named by presidential decree as Puebla de Zaragoza, as well as …

    • https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ignacio-Zaragoza

      WebBattle of Puebla. In Cinco de Mayo. …under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French troops at the Battle of Puebla, southeast of Mexico City; about 1,000 …

    • General Zaragoza | Native Texan

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      WebSep 04, 2022 · Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín, (March 24, 1829 – September 8, 1862) was a general in the Mexican army, best known for defeating invading French forces at the …

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