Luis del Carmen Curiel facts for kids
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General
Luis del Carmen Curiel
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| Born | 1846 |
| Died | 1930 |
| Allegiance | .svg){kind=small} Mexico |
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 Mexican Army |
| Rank | General |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
Luis del Carmen Curiel (born in 1846, died in 1930) was an important Mexican general. He lived during the time of the Mexican Revolution. He also held several important political jobs.
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Early Life and Education
Luis del Carmen Curiel was born in 1846. He went to Yale University to study law. Yale University is a famous school in New Haven, Connecticut, in the United States.
A Career in Public Service
Curiel was a general in the Mexican army. A general is a high-ranking officer. He also served as a governor in different parts of Mexico.
Governor of the Federal District
From 1877 to 1880, Curiel was the Governor of the Federal District. This area includes Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is like being the mayor of a very large and important city.
Governor of Jalisco and Yucatán
Later, Curiel served as the Governor of Jalisco two times. Jalisco is a state in Mexico. He was also the Governor of Yucatán for a short time in 1911. Yucatán is another Mexican state.
Senator in Mexico
After his time as a governor, Luis del Carmen Curiel became a senator. A senator is a person who helps make laws for the country. He served in the Senate of the Republic.
A Skillful Leader
People described General Curiel as a "tactful military politician." This means he was good at both military leadership and working with people in politics. He knew how to handle difficult situations with skill.
See also
In Spanish: Luis del Carmen Curiel para niños
