Francisco I. Madero | Biography, Mexican Revolution, Quotes & Death
Francisco I. Madero full name Francisco Ignacio Madero González (Born on 30 October 1873 – Died on 22 February 1913) was a Mexican revolutionary, businessman, and the 37th President of Mexico from 1911 until shortly before his assassination in 1913.A wealthy landowner, he nevertheless became a champion of social justice and democracy. Madero was notable for challenging longtime President Porfirio Díaz to the presidency in 1910 and for being instrumental in triggering the Mexican Revolution.In 1913, he was betrayed and assassinated along with Vice President José María Pino Suárez, as a result of a military coup (so-called Tragic Ten) sponsored by Victoriano Huerta.Facts About Francisco I. MaderoBorn: 30 October 1873, Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico Full name: Fr...