Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794-1876) was a general, politician, and six-time president of Mexico. Although he is best-known in the United States for the role he played in the Texas Revolution, the Battle of the Alamo, the Goliad Massacre, and his defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto, he played a much larger role in his nation's history, so much so that the period between 1821 and 1855 is known as the "Age of Santa Anna." Scholar Will Fowler notes:
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1794 - 1876Life of Antonio López de Santa Anna.
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1810Santa Anna enlists in the army of New Spain (later known as Mexico).
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1810 - 1821Santa Anna serves during the Mexican War of Independence.
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1822Santa Anna leads a revolt against Iturbide and his administration.
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1829Santa Anna defeats the Spanish at the Battle of Tampico and becomes a national hero.
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1833Santa Anna becomes President of Mexico for the first time.
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1836Santa Anna leads troops to put down the Texas Revolution; is defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto that April.
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1838 - 1839Santa Anna defeats the French in the Pastry War.
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1847 - 1848Santa Anna leads troops during the Mexican-American War.
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1853 - 1855Santa Anna serves as president for the sixth and last time.
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1876Santa Anna dies at Mexico City and is given a military funeral with full honors.
