Pascual Orozco

ModernGeneralMexico1882 — 1915

First revolutionary to break with Madero, killed in US.

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Quick Facts

Born

1882

Died

1915

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score39.4

Pascual Orozco — Complete Timeline

1911 AD

Captured Ciudad JuarezWar

Orozco's forces captured Ciudad Juarez in May 1911, a decisive victory that forced Porfirio D

Mexican RevolutionBattleDíaz Resignation

Impact: national

1912 AD

Led the Orozco Rebellion against MaderoWar◆ Major

Pascual Orozco, a former ally of Francisco I. Madero, led a rebellion in Chihuahua against Madero's government. The revolt, fueled by unfulfilled promises of land reform, was suppressed by federal forces under Victoriano Huerta, forcing Orozco into exile.

Mexican RevolutionRebellionChihuahua

Impact: nationaldestructive

1913 AD

Allied with Victoriano HuertaPolitical Action◆ Major

After Huerta's coup against Madero, Orozco allied with the new regime. He was appointed a general in the federal army, fighting against the Constitutionalist forces of Venustiano Carranza and Pancho Villa.

Mexican RevolutionAllianceHuerta Regime

Impact: nationaldestructive

1915 AD

Killed in Texas by US AuthoritiesPolitical Action◆ Major

Orozco was killed by U.S. law enforcement in the Sierra Blanca area of Texas while attempting to evade capture. He was wanted for violating U.S. neutrality laws by plotting against the Carranza government.

DeathUS-Mexico RelationsExile

Impact: regionaltragic