General Juan Carrasco
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General Juan Carrasco was a Mexican
military who participated in the Mexican Revolution
.
, Sinaloa
, México
on June 24, 1878. Taking eight years when he was sent to study in Mazatlán
, three months after returning to Rancho El Potrero, because his father had died. Not going back to school. According to his biographer, could not read or write. He dedicated himself to work and sell lime to support his family. In 1910 it was known at the end of the revolution with the nickname "El Calero".
, signed by Francisco I. Madero
presidential candidate, who summoned the Mexican people to the revolution, ignoring the government of General Porfirio Díaz
, and the other authorities whose power dominated the popular vote. Carrasco enlisted in the forces of General Justo Tirado. In 1913, falling Madero, was released back into the fight. At first his work was focused on cutting guerrilla communications and prevent the traffic of trains with federal troops. But on September 9, 1913 Quila take the square and then fought in El Habal and The Venadillo. Alberto T. Rasgado general, the head of an army of 1500 armed men chased him, registering fighting in the water intake Sequeiros, El Conchi, Villa Union, The Milkweed, Tierra Blanca and others. Conchi defeated in the federal column composed of the second battalion of sappers and a fraction of the eighth battalion taking away two guns and making many prisoners. Participate in the square of Mazatlán
, with Ramón f.Iturbe general in 1914. He reached the rank of brigadier general the first of November 1915. He was head of several military zones in 1919 asked permission secretary of war wing of the army to withdraw and accept the nomination to the government of Sinaloa
. The fall of presidency Venustiano Carranza
, who was a supporter, wing force him to abandon his political plans. For personal questions dissociate General Angel Flores, and championed the cause antiobregonista. In Guamuchilito, within the limits of Nayarit
and Durango
on November 8, 1922, confronted wing forces pursuing him, on his way to Durango to join forces with General Francisco Murguía. Watt is melee, but lost his life. He was buried in the cemetery of El Potrero. Their bravery and fame of a man on horseback are recorded on the run. Streets named after him several cared Sinaloa
. Francisco Muro Rousse says of Carrasco "it is said that the rancher's pasture was still John to dry. Not otherwise speak to his subordinates, officers and soldiers. He declined and was welcomed with devotion. It was sort of an idol of the people". However, political developments on the grounds their aspirations dented Obregon in Sonora
combat, so he was killed on the borders of Nayarit
on his way to Durango
, November 8, 1922.
Mexican people
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military who participated in the Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...
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Biography
Born in Puerto de Canoas, MazatlánMazatlán
Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding municipio for which the city serves as the municipal seat is Mazatlán Municipality. It is located at on the Pacific coast, across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula.Mazatlán is a Nahuatl word meaning...
, Sinaloa
Sinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
, México
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
on June 24, 1878. Taking eight years when he was sent to study in Mazatlán
Mazatlán
Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding municipio for which the city serves as the municipal seat is Mazatlán Municipality. It is located at on the Pacific coast, across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula.Mazatlán is a Nahuatl word meaning...
, three months after returning to Rancho El Potrero, because his father had died. Not going back to school. According to his biographer, could not read or write. He dedicated himself to work and sell lime to support his family. In 1910 it was known at the end of the revolution with the nickname "El Calero".
Race
He joined the Plan de San Luis PotosíSan Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí officially Estado Libre y Soberano de San Luis Potosí is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is San Luis Potosí....
, signed by Francisco I. Madero
Francisco I. Madero
Francisco Ignacio Madero González was a politician, writer and revolutionary who served as President of Mexico from 1911 to 1913. As a respectable upper-class politician, he supplied a center around which opposition to the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz could coalesce...
presidential candidate, who summoned the Mexican people to the revolution, ignoring the government of General Porfirio Díaz
Porfirio Díaz
José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori was a Mexican-American War volunteer and French intervention hero, an accomplished general and the President of Mexico continuously from 1876 to 1911, with the exception of a brief term in 1876 when he left Juan N...
, and the other authorities whose power dominated the popular vote. Carrasco enlisted in the forces of General Justo Tirado. In 1913, falling Madero, was released back into the fight. At first his work was focused on cutting guerrilla communications and prevent the traffic of trains with federal troops. But on September 9, 1913 Quila take the square and then fought in El Habal and The Venadillo. Alberto T. Rasgado general, the head of an army of 1500 armed men chased him, registering fighting in the water intake Sequeiros, El Conchi, Villa Union, The Milkweed, Tierra Blanca and others. Conchi defeated in the federal column composed of the second battalion of sappers and a fraction of the eighth battalion taking away two guns and making many prisoners. Participate in the square of Mazatlán
Mazatlán
Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding municipio for which the city serves as the municipal seat is Mazatlán Municipality. It is located at on the Pacific coast, across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula.Mazatlán is a Nahuatl word meaning...
, with Ramón f.Iturbe general in 1914. He reached the rank of brigadier general the first of November 1915. He was head of several military zones in 1919 asked permission secretary of war wing of the army to withdraw and accept the nomination to the government of Sinaloa
Sinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
. The fall of presidency Venustiano Carranza
Venustiano Carranza
Venustiano Carranza de la Garza, was one of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution. He ultimately became President of Mexico following the overthrow of the dictatorial Huerta regime in the summer of 1914 and during his administration the current constitution of Mexico was drafted...
, who was a supporter, wing force him to abandon his political plans. For personal questions dissociate General Angel Flores, and championed the cause antiobregonista. In Guamuchilito, within the limits of Nayarit
Nayarit
Nayarit officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Nayarit is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 20 municipalities and its capital city is Tepic.It is located in Western Mexico...
and Durango
Durango
Durango officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Durango is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is located in Northwest Mexico. With a population of 1,632,934, it has Mexico's second-lowest population density, after Baja...
on November 8, 1922, confronted wing forces pursuing him, on his way to Durango to join forces with General Francisco Murguía. Watt is melee, but lost his life. He was buried in the cemetery of El Potrero. Their bravery and fame of a man on horseback are recorded on the run. Streets named after him several cared Sinaloa
Sinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
. Francisco Muro Rousse says of Carrasco "it is said that the rancher's pasture was still John to dry. Not otherwise speak to his subordinates, officers and soldiers. He declined and was welcomed with devotion. It was sort of an idol of the people". However, political developments on the grounds their aspirations dented Obregon in Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
combat, so he was killed on the borders of Nayarit
Nayarit
Nayarit officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Nayarit is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 20 municipalities and its capital city is Tepic.It is located in Western Mexico...
on his way to Durango
Durango
Durango officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Durango is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is located in Northwest Mexico. With a population of 1,632,934, it has Mexico's second-lowest population density, after Baja...
, November 8, 1922.
External links
- http://sinaloajuancarrasco.galeon.com/aficiones1488175.html (in Spanish)
- http://historia.mforos.com/710942/6547888-general-juan-carrasco/. MUNDO HISTORIA - GENERAL JUAN CARRASCO - Desde la independencia hasta la actualidad latinoamericana (WORLD HISTORY - GENERAL JUAN CARRASCO - From the Latin American independence until today).
- http://www.biblioteca.tv/artman2/publish/1922_223/Manifiesto_al_Pueblo_mexicano_de_Juan_Carrasco_des_1531.shtml (In Spanish).Manifesto to the Mexican village of Juan Carrasco, ignoring the General Alvaro Obregon in his capacity as President of the Republic.