Vicente Guerrero

ModernGeneralMexico1782 — 1831

Afro-Mexican president who abolished slavery.

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Quick Facts

Born

1782

Died

1831

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score53.1

Vicente Guerrero — Complete Timeline

1810 AD

Battle of El VeladeroWar

Guerrero joined the Mexican War of Independence under Jos

Mexican War of IndependenceBattleMorelos

Impact: regional

1821 AD

Issued the Plan of IgualaPolitical Action◆ Major

Guerrero allied with Agust

Mexican IndependencePlan of IgualaIturbide

Impact: nationalconstructive

1829 AD

Abolished Slavery in MexicoReform

As President of Mexico, Guerrero issued a decree abolishing slavery throughout the republic. This was a landmark reform that ended the legal institution of slavery in Mexico, though it faced opposition from slaveholders.

SlaveryAbolitionReform

Impact: nationalprogressive

Overthrown by Conservative CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

Vice President Anastasio Bustamante led a conservative coup against Guerrero, forcing him from office. Guerrero was captured, tried, and executed in 1831, ending his presidency and reformist agenda.

CoupBustamanteExecution

Impact: nationaldestructive