Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Alamo - "Antonio López de Santa Anna".



Sometimes known by his nickname, "The Napoleon of the West", Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was a Mexican politician. Who later went on to become the 8th official Mexican president in 1833. He was born in Xalapa City, Vercruz, Nueva Espana. He was among the earliest of military leaders in Mexico, and was famous for his efforts in ending Spanish attempts to recapture the country. He later led an attack on the Alamo Mission against Texan defenses for Mexican Independence. He won the battle and went on to later pass away at the age of 82 in Mexico City on June 21st 1876.

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