Francisco A. Cárdenas facts for kids
Francisco Atenógenes Cárdenas Garza (born July 16, 1879, in Abasolo, Nuevo León – died July 3, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas) was a Mexican engineer and politician. He served as the Governor of Nuevo León. He later resigned from his position before his term ended.
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Early Life and Education
Francisco A. Cárdenas was born in Abasolo, Nuevo León, on July 16, 1879. His parents were José Dolores Cárdenas and Virginia Garza. He went to school at the old Monterrey Civil College. After that, he studied to become a mining engineer. He graduated from St. Mary's College in San Antonio, Texas.
When he returned home, he worked in farming and raising animals. However, his work was interrupted when a big conflict, the Mexican Revolution, started in 1910.
Political Career
Years later, Cárdenas became interested in politics. This led him to become the mayor of his hometown. After that, he became a representative in the local government. By September 16, 1929, he became the second-in-command to General Aarón Sáenz Garza.
Governor of Nuevo León
In mid-1931, Francisco A. Cárdenas was chosen to be the governor of Nuevo León. His term was supposed to be from October 4, 1931, to October 4, 1935. However, he did not finish his full term. He resigned on December 27, 1933.
As governor, Cárdenas faced many challenges. The world was going through a tough economic time called the Great Depression, which started in 1929. This caused the state's income to drop. Because of this, the president ordered that the salaries of government workers be lowered. Many changes were made to the financial laws. This caused property taxes to go up in cities across the state. Also, new taxes were created on people's salaries.
Even with these money problems, the growth of factories and businesses did not slow down. In fact, new factories were built during his time as governor.
Founding the University
Governor Cárdenas understood that more people wanted to get a professional education. So, he helped organize a special committee to start a state university. Work on this project began in February 1933.
On May 31, a special announcement was made to officially create the University of Nuevo León. The first leader of the university was a writer named Héctor González.
Building a New Hospital
He also played a key role in building a new public hospital. Construction started on May 3, 1933, on a large piece of land. He also helped create the Central Board of Conciliation and Arbitration in 1931. This board helped solve disagreements between workers and employers. He also helped start the Casa del Campesino in 1932, which supported farmers. During his term, the first highway from Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey was built. He also helped create a new general law for public education.
Later Life
Francisco A. Cárdenas resigned from his position as governor on December 27, 1933. After leaving office, he lived a private life. He passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on July 3, 1943. His body was buried in the Panteón del Carmen, a cemetery in Monterrey.
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