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Antonio López de Santa Anna, often referred to as the “Napoleon of the West,” was a towering figure in Mexican history. From his multiple terms as president to his military prowess, Santa Anna left an indelible mark on the annals of his country’s history.
Antonio López de Santa Anna. News of the armed uprising at Gonzales reached Santa Anna on October 23. Aside from the ruling elite and members of the army, few in Mexico knew or cared about the revolt. Those with knowledge of the events blamed the Anglos for their unwillingness to conform to the laws and culture of their new country.
Mexican-American War, war between the United States and Mexico (April 1846–February 1848) stemming from the United States’ annexation of Texas in 1845 and from a dispute over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River (Mexican claim) or the Rio Grande (U.S. claim). The war—in which U.S. forces were consistently victorious—resulted in the ...
May 10, 2024 Updated May 10, 2024. 0. Santa Ana reenactor. General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna came back to life, thanks to historian and San Antonio native Martin Vasquez, at the Baytown Historical Preservation Association’s 19th Annual A Taste of History event at Memorial Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was a Mexican war hero and president who enjoyed great success and great failure, on the battlefield and in politics. He remains one of Mexico's most famous military leaders. He was born on Feb. 21, 1794 in Xalapa, Veracruz, and had a slight formal education.
It followed the 1845 American annexation of Texas, which Mexico still considered its territory because Mexico refused to recognize the Treaties of Velasco, signed by President Antonio López de Santa Anna after he was captured by the Texian Army during the 1836 Texas Revolution.
The iconic mission-turned-fortress became the focal point of a fierce confrontation between Texan insurgents and Mexican forces led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The siege of the Alamo, lasting thirteen days, showcased the tenacity and resilience of the Texan rebels.
