Miguel Miramón

Miguel Miramón served as president of Mexico in 1859-1860.

He was of French heritage and a leader of the reactionary and revolutionary parties. He led the conservatives as a general in the army, although, he used guerilla tactics in his actions. He had attended a military school. He was wounded in battle and took on many honors and promotions within the service. He had been captured as a prisoner many times on his way up to becoming president. All of which he escaped and still managed to succeed, such as in the "war of reform," "plan de navidad," and the victory on San Joaquin. He eventually was voted to president and conflicted with the liberals for leadership. There were successes and failures and eventually Gonzalez Ortega finally defeated Miramon. He left and returned when the conservatives took back over to offer his assistance. They refused his services and he was sent out to research war plans of other countries. He led another march and became of assistance to Maximilian when he was taken prisoner and executed.