Vicente Ramón Guerrero Saldaña (Spanish: [biˈsente ɡeˈreɾo]; August 10 1782 – February 14 1831) was one of the leading revolutionary generals of the Mexican War of Independence. He fought against Spain for independence in the early 19th century and later served as President of Mexico. He was also the grandfather of the Mexican politician and intellectual Vicente Riva Palacio.
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active years end date
1824-10-10, 1829-12-17
active years start date
1823-04-01, 1829-04-01
battle
Siege of Cuautla, Battle of El Veladero, Battle of Izúcar, Battle of Zitlala, Capture of Oaxaca (1812), Siege of Acapulco (1813), Siege of Huajuapan de León
birth date
1782-08-10
birth place
New Spain, Guerrero, Tixtla
country
Mexico
death date
1831-02-14
death place
Oaxaca, Mexico, Cuilapan de Guerrero
military branch
Mexican Army
military command
Mexican War of Independence
military rank
General officer, Captain (armed forces), Lieutenant colonel
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