Ramón Corona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ramón Corona
Died	11 November 1889
Occupation	General and diplomat

Ramón Corona (born October 18, 1837, in Tuxcueca, Jalisco, Mexico – died November 11, 1889, in Guadalajara, Jalisco) was an important Mexican general and diplomat. He was a strong supporter of liberal ideas, which meant he believed in freedom and equal rights for people. He fought bravely during a big war in Mexico against the French. After the war, the government asked him to stop a powerful local leader named Manuel Lozada. Ramón Corona also served as Mexico's representative (like an ambassador) in Spain. Sadly, he was attacked and died in 1889 after returning to Mexico.

Early Life and Military Career

Ramón Corona started his career in business in his hometown. However, he had to leave because of trouble with Manuel Lozada. Lozada was a strong local leader, sometimes called a caudillo, who acted like an independent ruler in the Tepic area.

Corona decided to join the liberals, a group that wanted to make Mexico a republic with more freedom. He joined the army and quickly became a general. He fought against the army of Emperor Maximilian, who was supported by French troops. The French never managed to take control of the western parts of Mexico because of Corona's efforts.

Fighting the French Invasion

In 1866, General Corona put together a large army of 8,000 soldiers, called the Army of the West. He led his troops across the country, winning many battles against the French. He eventually reached the city of Querétaro. He helped surround the city, and after the Mexican army won, Emperor Maximilian surrendered to Ramón Corona on May 15, 1867.

Defeating Manuel Lozada

After Mexico became a republic again, President Benito Juárez gave Corona an important military job in Guadalajara. At this time, Manuel Lozada, the same leader who had caused trouble for Corona earlier, tried to take over the whole country. Lozada gathered a large army of 16,000 men. He told his soldiers they could take whatever they wanted from the towns they conquered.

On January 28, 1872, a tough battle began near Mojonera. Ramón Corona led about 1,400 of his men against Lozada's much larger army. Corona's forces won a great victory, defeating Lozada's army. Lozada's troops lost many soldiers and the rest scattered. The next day, Corona entered Guadalajara as a hero. He had saved the city from Lozada's army, and for this, he was given the special title "Hero of Mojonera."

Diplomatic Role and Later Life

President Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada chose Ramón Corona to be Mexico's representative in Spain. He stayed there for twelve years, working to build good relationships between Mexico and Spain.

In 1884, he returned to Mexico. He was then put in charge of the Federal army in Jalisco.

Death of Ramón Corona

On November 10, 1889, Ramón Corona was attacked and seriously injured by a person named Ron Salcedo. He died from his wounds the next day.

See also

In Spanish: Ramón Corona para niños