Ricardo Flores Magon

ModernRevolutionaryMexico1874 — 1922

Anarchist revolutionary who died in Leavenworth prison.

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Quick Facts

Born

1874

Died

1922

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)31

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)28

Total Score40.9

Ricardo Flores Magon — Complete Timeline

1900 AD

Published Regeneration NewspaperCultural◆ Major

Flores Magón began publishing the newspaper 'Regeneración' in Mexico City. The paper criticized the Díaz regime and promoted revolutionary ideas, leading to its suppression and Flores Magón's exile. It became the primary organ of the PLM.

JournalismPropagandaOpposition

Impact: nationalprogressive

1905 AD

Founded the Mexican Liberal Party (PLM)Political Action◆ Major

Ricardo Flores Mag

Mexican RevolutionAnarchismPolitical Organization

Impact: nationalprogressive

1911 AD

Led the 1911 Baja California RebellionWar◆ Major

PLM forces under Flores Mag

Mexican RevolutionAnarchist RebellionBaja California

Impact: regionaldestructive

1918 AD

Imprisoned in Leavenworth PenitentiaryPolitical Action◆ Major

Flores Magón was convicted under the U.S. Espionage Act for publishing anti-war articles. He was sentenced to 20 years in Leavenworth federal prison, where he died in 1922 under disputed circumstances, becoming a martyr for the anarchist movement.

ImprisonmentMartyrdomUS-Mexico Relations

Impact: nationaltragic