Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Political Savage
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Political Savage
Born to a minor colonial official, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was born in the city of Jalapa, on the day of February 21, 1794. He decided that the military life was the life that he wanted to lead, so he joined. Santa Anna embarked on his long career in the army at the young age of sixteen as a cadet. Fighting Indians, desperados, and insurgents who seemingly aimed to …
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…to return to Mexico. He demanded that he be compensated for his past services to the nation, he was refused. On July 20, 1876, old and penniless, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna died. Santa Anna possessed a very magnetic character. He also had very well developed leadership skills, but his lack of moral, his pride, and his love of self glory and extravagance, led Mexico into a series of disasters and himself into ill repute and tragedy.
…to return to Mexico. He demanded that he be compensated for his past services to the nation, he was refused. On July 20, 1876, old and penniless, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna died. Santa Anna possessed a very magnetic character. He also had very well developed leadership skills, but his lack of moral, his pride, and his love of self glory and extravagance, led Mexico into a series of disasters and himself into ill repute and tragedy.
