José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (15 September 1830 – 2 July 1915) was a Mexican general and politician who was the dictator of Mexico from 1876 until his overthrow in 1911, seizing power in a military coup. He served on three separate occasions as President of Mexico, a total of over 30 years, this period is known as the Porfiriato and has been called a de facto dictatorship. Díaz’s time in office is the longest of any Mexican ruler.
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15 September 1830 Oaxaca, Mexico_|_Oaxaca, Mexico
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2 July 1915 (aged 84) Paris, France
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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