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José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori GCB (/ ˈ d iː ə s / DEE-əss or / ˈ d iː æ z / DEE-az; Spanish: [poɾˈfiɾjo ði.as]; 15 September 1830 – 2 July 1915), known as Porfirio Díaz, was a Mexican general, politician, and later dictator who served seven terms as President of Mexico, a total of 35 years, from 28 November 1876 to 6 ...
Porfirio Diaz, soldier and president of Mexico (1877–80, 1884–1911), who established a strong centralized state that he controlled firmly for more than three decades. His elitist, oligarchical policies favored foreign investors and wealthy landowners. He was ousted in 1911 during the Mexican Revolution.
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- What was Porfirio Díaz known for?Porfirio Díaz was known for his decades-long presidency and strong centralized state in Mexico. His elitist and oligarchical policies favoured fore...
- How did Porfirio Díaz come to power?Porfirio Díaz was elected president of Mexico in 1877 after leading a revolt against Pres. Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada. Once in power, he maintained...
- When was Porfirio Díaz in power?Porfirio Díaz was president of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and from 1884 to 1911. He did not run for reelection in 1880 but did handpick his successor...
- How was Porfirio Díaz overthrown?Francisco Madero, who had attempted to run against Porfirio Díaz in the 1910 election, led a revolt that kindled the Mexican Revolution. In May 191...
Jul 25, 2019 · Learn about Porfirio Diaz, the Mexican general, president, and dictator who ruled Mexico for 35 years. Find out how he modernized the economy, repressed the people, and lost power to the Mexican Revolution.
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Porfirio Díaz was president of Mexico longer than anyone else in its history. After his heroism in leading the troops against the French, he tried to gain the Presidency through a coup against President Benito Juárez in the abortive Revolt of La Noria in 1871.
Porfiriato, the period of Porfirio Diaz’s presidency of Mexico (1876–80; 1884–1911), an era of dictatorial rule accomplished through a combination of consensus and repression during which the country underwent extensive modernization but political liberties were limited and the free press was muzzled.
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Porfirio Díaz, (born Sept. 15, 1830, Oaxaca, Mex.—died July 2, 1915, Paris, Fr.), Soldier and president of Mexico (1877–80, 1884–1911). After training for the priesthood, he pursued a military career instead.
José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (September 15, 1830 – July 2, 1915) was a Mexican-American War volunteer, French Intervention hero, and President. He ruled Mexico from 1876 to 1880, and from 1884 to 1911.
