Francisco Villa

ModernGeneralMexico1878 — 1923

Pancho Villa, Centaur of the North revolutionary.

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Quick Facts

Born

1878

Died

1923

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score56.3

Francisco Villa — Complete Timeline

1913 AD

Led the Division of the North in the Mexican RevolutionWar◆ Major

Villa commanded the Division of the North, a powerful revolutionary army that captured key cities like Torre

RevolutionMilitary Campaign

Impact: national

1915 AD

Defeated at the Battle of CelayaWar◆ Major

Villa's forces were decisively defeated by

BattleDefeat

Impact: nationaltragic

1916 AD

Raided Columbus, New MexicoWar◆ Major

Villa's forces attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans and burning the town. This raid prompted the U.S. government to send a punitive expedition under General John Pershing into Mexico, which failed to capture Villa.

RaidInternational Incident

Impact: globaldestructive

1923 AD

Assassinated in Parral, ChihuahuaPolitical Action◆ Major

Villa was ambushed and killed by gunmen while driving in Parral, Chihuahua. His assassination was likely ordered by political rivals, including Plutarco El

AssassinationDeath

Impact: nationaltragic