Ignacio Zaragoza
Mexican political and military leader (1829-1862) · Mexico · On the map · Politicians · Died at 33
Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín was a Mexican military officer and politician. He is best known for leading a Mexican army of 3,791 men which defeated a 5,730-strong force of French troops at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 during the second French intervention in Mexico.
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The Mexican victory is celebrated annually as Cinco de Mayo.
