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Who became president after Carranza?
Álvaro Obregón Salido
Álvaro Obregón Salido (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo oβɾeˈɣon]; 19 February 1880 – 17 July 1928) better known as Álvaro Obregón was a Sonoran-born general in the Mexican Revolution. He became the 46th President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924 and assassinated in 1928 as President-elect.
How many times was Obregon elected president and how many years did he serve?
In July 1928, Obregón was declared president for a four-year term. But his second presidency was to be very short indeed. On July 17, 1928, a Catholic fanatic named José de León Toral assassinated Obregón just outside of Mexico City.
What did Obregon achieve during his presidency?
Álvaro Obregón, (born Feb. 19, 1880, Alamos, Mex. —died July 17, 1928, Mexico City), soldier, statesman, and reformer who, as president, restored order to Mexico after a decade of political upheavals and civil war that followed the revolution of 1910.
How long has Iván Duque Márquez been president?
President of Colombia
| President of the Republic of Colombia | |
|---|---|
| Presidential Seal | |
| Incumbent Iván Duque Márquez since 7 August 2018 | |
| Style | Mr. President (Señor Presidente) His Excellency |
| Residence | Casa de Nariño |
Who killed Obregón?
León Toral
When Obregón turned to sit down, León Toral drew a gun and shot him five or six times in the back, killing him instantly. León Toral was arrested immediately and pleaded guilty, claiming that he killed Obregón to facilitate the establishment of the Kingdom of Christ.
When did Obregón lose his arm?
June 3, 1915
Obregon, a hero of the Mexican Revolution who went on to become a president feared and admired for his ruthlessness, lost the arm at the elbow during a battle on June 3, 1915.
Who killed Obregon?
How many Colombian presidents have there been?
There were 11 people in office, and 14 presidencies as three presidents served two non-consecutive terms each and are counted chronologically twice, they are: Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera y Arboleda, Manuel Murillo Toro, and Rafael Núñez Moledo, the last two having actually been elected twice.