The Man Who Fought For Mexican Independence

Antonio López de Santa Anna was far from a perfect person, but he lived an interesting life

Like no other leader, the name Antonio López de Santa Anna remains forever united to the history of the United States. As the only General who posed a real military threat to a country considered to be impassable, Santa Anna is probably the only Mexican who has caused headaches to America.

I will lay Washington City in ashes,” he said on one occasion. The man wasn’t boasting—he had fought (and defeated) the Spanish and French armies, the most powerful at the time. 

He is also the star of hundreds of songs, movies and even comic books, a feat no other Mexican has accomplished.

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