Agustín Millán Vivero
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Agustín Millán Vivero was a Mexican
general and politician.
, when he was 20 years old, where he worked as a carpenter. In 1909, during the beginning revolution in Mexico
, he joined the Partido Antireeleccionista (Anti-Reelection party), and supported Francisco I. Madero
. In 1913 he fought in the rank of a second lieutenant under General Cándido Aguilar (División de Oriente) against Victoriano Huerta
, who substituted him temporarily as military commander and as governor of Veracruz
in 1915. On June 30, 1917, in the rank of a Brigadier General
, he followed Carlos Tejada as Governor of the State of Mexico
, supported by the Club Democrático Progresista. During this period, he was two times absent because of military reasons. The first time, Joaquín García Luna acted in place of him from September 6, 1918, to March 4, 1919. When the rebellion in Agua Prieta
exploded, he accompanied President Venustiano Carranza
. At this time, Francisco Javier Gaxiola
acted in place of him from September 11, 1919, to March 8, 1920. Millán became injured in the battle actions. Due to his bad physical constitution, Darío López
became interim governor on March 13, a few days before Millán died in consequence of his injuries.
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...
general and politician.
Biography
Millán moved to OrizabaOrizaba
Orizaba is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located 20 km west of its sister city Córdoba, and is adjacent to Río Blanco and Ixtaczoquitlán, on Federal Highways 180 and 190. The city had a 2005 census population of 117,273 and is almost coextensive with its small...
, when he was 20 years old, where he worked as a carpenter. In 1909, during the beginning revolution in Mexico
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...
, he joined the Partido Antireeleccionista (Anti-Reelection party), and supported 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...
. In 1913 he fought in the rank of a second lieutenant under General Cándido Aguilar (División de Oriente) against Victoriano Huerta
Victoriano Huerta
José Victoriano Huerta Márquez was a Mexican military officer and president of Mexico. Huerta's supporters were known as Huertistas during the Mexican Revolution...
, who substituted him temporarily as military commander and as governor of Veracruz
Governor of Veracruz
According to the Political Constitution of the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, the Executive Power is invested in one individual, called "Constitutional Governor of the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave". The current governor is Fidel Herrera...
in 1915. On June 30, 1917, in the rank of a Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
, he followed Carlos Tejada as Governor of the State of Mexico
Governor of the State of Mexico
The Governor of the State of Mexico wields executive power in the State of Mexico ....
, supported by the Club Democrático Progresista. During this period, he was two times absent because of military reasons. The first time, Joaquín García Luna acted in place of him from September 6, 1918, to March 4, 1919. When the rebellion in Agua Prieta
Plan of Agua Prieta
The Plan of Agua Prieta was a manifesto, drawn up in the form of a plan, during the Mexican Revolution.Drafted and signed by supporters of Gen. Álvaro Obregón, the Plan repudiated the government of President Venustiano Carranza...
exploded, he accompanied President 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...
. At this time, Francisco Javier Gaxiola
Francisco Javier Gaxiola
Francisco Javier Gaxiola Castillo-Negrete was a Mexican lawyer, politician and diplomat....
acted in place of him from September 11, 1919, to March 8, 1920. Millán became injured in the battle actions. Due to his bad physical constitution, Darío López
Dario Lopez
Dario Lopez is a British entrepreneur best known for his business activities on eBay.- Early life :Lopez was born in Amarpur, Gulmi, Nepal, and studied at Green Lawns Academy in Balkhu and Holy Land International School, Baneshwor in Kathmandu...
became interim governor on March 13, a few days before Millán died in consequence of his injuries.