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1985 Mexico City earthquake
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake that struck Mexico City on the early morning of 19 September 1985 at around 7:19 am, caused the deaths of at least 10,000 people ...
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake that struck Mexico City on the early morning of 19 September 1985 at around 7:19 am, caused the deaths of at least 10,000 people ...
2007 Tabasco flood
The 2007 Tabasco flood occurred in late October and early November 2007 in the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas, in which as much as 80% of the former was left under water.
The 2007 Tabasco flood occurred in late October and early November 2007 in the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas, in which as much as 80% of the former was left under water.
2009 Guerrero earthquake
The 2009 Guerrero earthquake was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Mexico on 27 April 2009.
The 2009 Guerrero earthquake was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Mexico on 27 April 2009.
Acatlan y Piastla
Acatlan y Piastla was an alcaldia mayore in New Spain located in what is today Puebla State.
Acatlan y Piastla was an alcaldia mayore in New Spain located in what is today Puebla State.
Action of 9 April 1914
The Action of 9 April 1914 was an important turning point in naval and aviation history.
The Action of 9 April 1914 was an important turning point in naval and aviation history.
Aeromexico Flight 230
Aeromexico Flight 230 experienced a hard landing at Chihuahua Airport and broke up.
Aeromexico Flight 230 experienced a hard landing at Chihuahua Airport and broke up.
Ameca (state)
Ameca was a state that was conquered by the Spanish in 1524.
Ameca was a state that was conquered by the Spanish in 1524.
Ana María de Huarte y Muñiz
Ana María Josefa Ramona de Huarte y Muñiz, was the consort of Emperor Agustín de Iturbide of Mexico.
Ana María Josefa Ramona de Huarte y Muñiz, was the consort of Emperor Agustín de Iturbide of Mexico.
Apa y Tepeapulco
Apa y Tepeapulco was a Spanish Corregimento during the colonial period in new Spain.
Apa y Tepeapulco was a Spanish Corregimento during the colonial period in new Spain.
Apache Campaign (1896)
The Apache Campaign of 1896 was the final United States Army operation against Apache renegades.
The Apache Campaign of 1896 was the final United States Army operation against Apache renegades.
Apache-Mexico Wars
The Apache-Mexico Wars, or the Mexican Apache Wars, refer to the conflicts between Spanish, or Mexican, forces and the Apache peoples.
The Apache-Mexico Wars, or the Mexican Apache Wars, refer to the conflicts between Spanish, or Mexican, forces and the Apache peoples.
Augustine Chacon
Augustine Chacon, or El Peludo, was a Mexican outlaw and folk hero of Arizona Territory.
Augustine Chacon, or El Peludo, was a Mexican outlaw and folk hero of Arizona Territory.
Autlán, New Spain
Autlan was a corregidor and alcaldia mayor of New Spain.
Autlan was a corregidor and alcaldia mayor of New Spain.
Aztec Massacre
Aztec Massacre is a 2008 television documentary produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and ITVS International and broadcast as part of PBS’s Secrets of the Dead series.
Aztec Massacre is a 2008 television documentary produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and ITVS International and broadcast as part of PBS’s Secrets of the Dead series.
Bagdad, Tamaulipas
Bagdad, Tamaulipas, Mexico was a town established in 1848 on the south bank of the mouth of the Río Grande.
Bagdad, Tamaulipas, Mexico was a town established in 1848 on the south bank of the mouth of the Río Grande.
Bandit War
The Bandit War, or Bandit Wars, refers to a series of raids in Texas between 1910 and 1918 that were carried out by Mexican rebels from the states of Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Chihuahua.
The Bandit War, or Bandit Wars, refers to a series of raids in Texas between 1910 and 1918 that were carried out by Mexican rebels from the states of Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Chihuahua.
Battle of Ambos Nogales
The Battle of Ambos Nogales, or the Third Battle of Nogales, was an engagement fought on August 27, 1918 between United States Army forces, stationed in Nogales, Arizona, a federal Mexican...
The Battle of Ambos Nogales, or the Third Battle of Nogales, was an engagement fought on August 27, 1918 between United States Army forces, stationed in Nogales, Arizona, a federal Mexican...
Battle of Anton Lizardo
The Battle of Anton Lizardo was a naval engagement of the Reform War which took place off Anton Lizardo, Mexico in 1860.
The Battle of Anton Lizardo was a naval engagement of the Reform War which took place off Anton Lizardo, Mexico in 1860.
Battle of Antón Lizardo
The Battle of Anton Lizardo was a naval engagement of the Reform War which took place off Anton Lizardo, Mexico in 1860.
The Battle of Anton Lizardo was a naval engagement of the Reform War which took place off Anton Lizardo, Mexico in 1860.
Battle of Boca Teacapan
The Battle of Boca Teacapan was the result of a United States Navy boat expedition to destroy a Mexican pirate ship which was attacking targets in the Pacific Ocean.
The Battle of Boca Teacapan was the result of a United States Navy boat expedition to destroy a Mexican pirate ship which was attacking targets in the Pacific Ocean.
Battle of Brazos River
The Battle of Brazos River was a naval engagement fought on the Brazos River during the Texas War of Independence on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texas Navy.
The Battle of Brazos River was a naval engagement fought on the Brazos River during the Texas War of Independence on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texas Navy.
Battle of Casas Grandes
The Battle of Casas Grandes was fought in March 1911 between the federal Mexican Army loyal to President Porfirio Diaz and rebels under General Francisco Madero.
The Battle of Casas Grandes was fought in March 1911 between the federal Mexican Army loyal to President Porfirio Diaz and rebels under General Francisco Madero.
Battle of Ciudad Juarez (1919)
The Third Battle of Ciudad Juarez, or simply the Battle of Juarez, was the final major battle involving the rebels of Pancho Villa.
The Third Battle of Ciudad Juarez, or simply the Battle of Juarez, was the final major battle involving the rebels of Pancho Villa.
Battle of Ciudad Juárez (1919)
The Third Battle of Ciudad Juarez, or simply the Battle of Juarez, was the final major battle involving the rebels of Francisco "Pancho" Villa.
The Third Battle of Ciudad Juarez, or simply the Battle of Juarez, was the final major battle involving the rebels of Francisco "Pancho" Villa.
Battle of Guerrero
The Battle of Guerrero, in March of 1916, was the first military engagement between the rebels of Pancho Villa and the United States during the Mexican Expedition.
The Battle of Guerrero, in March of 1916, was the first military engagement between the rebels of Pancho Villa and the United States during the Mexican Expedition.
Battle of La Ebonal
The Battle of La Ebonal was fought in December of 1859 near Brownsville, Texas during the First Cortina War.
The Battle of La Ebonal was fought in December of 1859 near Brownsville, Texas during the First Cortina War.
Battle of Mazocoba
The Battle of Mazocoba, or the Mazocoba Massacre, was a major engagement of the Yaqui Wars in Sonora, Mexico.
The Battle of Mazocoba, or the Mazocoba Massacre, was a major engagement of the Yaqui Wars in Sonora, Mexico.
Battle of Mier
The Battle of Mier was an 1842 military engagement fought in Ciudad Mier, Mexico between elements of the Texas Mier Expedition and Mexican Army troops.
The Battle of Mier was an 1842 military engagement fought in Ciudad Mier, Mexico between elements of the Texas Mier Expedition and Mexican Army troops.
Battle of Naco
The Battle of Naco, or the First Battle of Naco due to a later siege was a battle of the Mexican Revolution between Constitutionalist forces and Mexican government forces.
The Battle of Naco, or the First Battle of Naco due to a later siege was a battle of the Mexican Revolution between Constitutionalist forces and Mexican government forces.
Battle of Nogales
The Battle of Nogales, or the First Battle of Nogales was a military confrontation between federal Mexican forces and rebel Constitutionalists during the Mexican Revolution.
The Battle of Nogales, or the First Battle of Nogales was a military confrontation between federal Mexican forces and rebel Constitutionalists during the Mexican Revolution.
Battle of Nogales (1915)
The Second Battle of Nogales was a three-sided military engagement of the Mexican Revolution, fought in November of 1915 at the border towns of Nogales, Sonora and Nogales, Arizona.
The Second Battle of Nogales was a three-sided military engagement of the Mexican Revolution, fought in November of 1915 at the border towns of Nogales, Sonora and Nogales, Arizona.
Battle of Parral
The Battle of Parral, on April 12, 1916, was the first battle between soldiers of Venustiano Carranza, known as Carrancistas, and the United States military during the Mexican Expedition.
The Battle of Parral, on April 12, 1916, was the first battle between soldiers of Venustiano Carranza, known as Carrancistas, and the United States military during the Mexican Expedition.
Battle of Salado Creek (1842)
The Battle of Salado Creek was a decisive engagement in 1842 which repulsed the final Mexican invasion of Texas.
The Battle of Salado Creek was a decisive engagement in 1842 which repulsed the final Mexican invasion of Texas.
Battle of the Brazos River
The Battle of the Brazos River was an engagement fought in the Brazos River during the Texas War of Independence on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texas Navy.
The Battle of the Brazos River was an engagement fought in the Brazos River during the Texas War of Independence on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texas Navy.
Battle of Veracruz (1838)
The Battle of Veracruz, or the Battle of San Juan de Ulua, was a naval attack of the Pastry War in which French naval forces captured the citadel of San Juan de Ulúa and then occupied the ...
The Battle of Veracruz, or the Battle of San Juan de Ulua, was a naval attack of the Pastry War in which French naval forces captured the citadel of San Juan de Ulúa and then occupied the ...
Bear Valley Raid
The Bear Valley Raid was an armed conflict that occurred in 1886 during Geronimo's War.
The Bear Valley Raid was an armed conflict that occurred in 1886 during Geronimo's War.
Border War (1910-1918)
The Border War refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution.
The Border War refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution.
Border War (1910-1919)
The Border War, or the Border Campaign, refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution.
The Border War, or the Border Campaign, refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution.
Border War (1910–1918)
The Border War refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution.
The Border War refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution.
Brite Ranch Raid
The Brite Ranch Raid was an incident that occurred on Christmas day, 1917, in which Mexican raiders crossed the Rio Grande border and attacked a ranch in Presidio County, Texas.
The Brite Ranch Raid was an incident that occurred on Christmas day, 1917, in which Mexican raiders crossed the Rio Grande border and attacked a ranch in Presidio County, Texas.
Burt Mossman
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Burton C. Mossman
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Burton C. Mossman was an American lawman and cattleman in the final years of the Old West.
Capture of Mexicali
The Capture of Mexicali, or the Battle of Mexicali was the first action of the Mexican Revolution taken by rebel Magonistas against the federal Mexican government of Porfirio Diaz.
The Capture of Mexicali, or the Battle of Mexicali was the first action of the Mexican Revolution taken by rebel Magonistas against the federal Mexican government of Porfirio Diaz.
Capture of Tucson (1846)
The Capture of Tucson was a United States attack on the Mexican city of Tucson, Sonora, now the present day Tucson, Arizona.
The Capture of Tucson was a United States attack on the Mexican city of Tucson, Sonora, now the present day Tucson, Arizona.
Charlotte of Belgium
Charlotte of Belgium is remembered today as Carlota of Mexico as empress consort of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, ex-Archduke of Austria.
Charlotte of Belgium is remembered today as Carlota of Mexico as empress consort of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, ex-Archduke of Austria.
Coixcas
Coixcas was a small town located where Mártir de Cuilapán, Atliaca, Mexico is now found.
Coixcas was a small town located where Mártir de Cuilapán, Atliaca, Mexico is now found.
Constitution of Apatzingan
The Constitution of Apatzingan (formally: Constitutional Decree for the Liberty of Mexican America), was promulgated on October 22, 1814, by the Congress of Anahuac gathered in the city of A...
The Constitution of Apatzingan (formally: Constitutional Decree for the Liberty of Mexican America), was promulgated on October 22, 1814, by the Congress of Anahuac gathered in the city of A...
Constitution of Yucatán
The Political Constitution of the State of Yucatán (Constitución Politica del Estado de Yucatán) is the constitution which legally governs the free and sovereign state of Yucatán, one of 31 stat...
The Political Constitution of the State of Yucatán (Constitución Politica del Estado de Yucatán) is the constitution which legally governs the free and sovereign state of Yucatán, one of 31 stat...
Constitutionalists in the Mexican Revolution
Constitutionalists, or Carranzistas were the third faction in the Mexican Revolution consisting of mainly middle-class urbanites, liberals, and intellectuals who desired a constitution under the...
Constitutionalists, or Carranzistas were the third faction in the Mexican Revolution consisting of mainly middle-class urbanites, liberals, and intellectuals who desired a constitution under the...
Conín
Conín (also known by his Christian name Fernando de Tapia) was a native Mexican of the Otomi people, who helped the Spaniards conquer territories in the central part of Mexico during the 1...
Conín (also known by his Christian name Fernando de Tapia) was a native Mexican of the Otomi people, who helped the Spaniards conquer territories in the central part of Mexico during the 1...
Crabb Massacre
The Crabb Massacre was the culmination of the eight day Battle of Caborca, fought between Mexico and their O'odham allies against American forces in April of 1857.
The Crabb Massacre was the culmination of the eight day Battle of Caborca, fought between Mexico and their O'odham allies against American forces in April of 1857.
Crawford Affair
The Crawford Affair was a battle fought between Mexico and the United States in January of 1886 during the Geronimo Campaign.
The Crawford Affair was a battle fought between Mexico and the United States in January of 1886 during the Geronimo Campaign.
Criollo people
The Criollos were a social class in the caste system of the overseas colonies established by Spain in the 16th century, especially in Latin America, comprising the locally born people of pur...
The Criollos were a social class in the caste system of the overseas colonies established by Spain in the 16th century, especially in Latin America, comprising the locally born people of pur...
Cristóbal de Oñate
Cristóbal de Oñate (1504, Spain—October 6, 1567, Pánuco, Zacatecas) was a Spanish Basque explorer, conquistador and colonial official in New Spain.
Cristóbal de Oñate (1504, Spain—October 6, 1567, Pánuco, Zacatecas) was a Spanish Basque explorer, conquistador and colonial official in New Spain.
Dirty War (Mexico)
"La guerra sucia," or the dirty war, refers to an internal war between the Mexican PRI-ruled government and left-wing student and guerrilla groups in the 1960s and 70's, largely under the presid...
"La guerra sucia," or the dirty war, refers to an internal war between the Mexican PRI-ruled government and left-wing student and guerrilla groups in the 1960s and 70's, largely under the presid...
Don Cenobio Sauza
Don Cenobio Sauza (October 30, 1842 – February 15, 1909), known as the "Father of Tequila," was one of the earliest and longest lasting distillers of the tequila spirit – founding ...
Don Cenobio Sauza (October 30, 1842 – February 15, 1909), known as the "Father of Tequila," was one of the earliest and longest lasting distillers of the tequila spirit – founding ...
Don Eladio Sauza
Don Eladio Sauza (June 16, 1883 – July 22, 1946) ran the Sauza Tequila business from 1909 to 1946.
Don Eladio Sauza (June 16, 1883 – July 22, 1946) ran the Sauza Tequila business from 1909 to 1946.
Don Francisco Javier Sauza
Don Francisco Javier Sauza (December 8, 1903 – June 21, 1990) ran the Sauza Tequila business from 1946 until leading Mexican brandy producer Pedro Domecq purchased it in 1988.
Don Francisco Javier Sauza (December 8, 1903 – June 21, 1990) ran the Sauza Tequila business from 1946 until leading Mexican brandy producer Pedro Domecq purchased it in 1988.
Edward Thornton (diplomat)
Sir Edward Thornton KCB was a prominent British diplomat, who held posts in Latin America, Turkey, Russia, and served for fourteen years as Minister to the United States.
Sir Edward Thornton KCB was a prominent British diplomat, who held posts in Latin America, Turkey, Russia, and served for fourteen years as Minister to the United States.
Empresario
An empresario was a person who, in the early years of the settlement of Texas, had been granted the right to settle on Mexican land in exchange for recruiting and taking responsibility for new s...
An empresario was a person who, in the early years of the settlement of Texas, had been granted the right to settle on Mexican land in exchange for recruiting and taking responsibility for new s...
Estado de Occidente
Sonora y Sinaloa ("Sonora and Sinaloa", also known as Nueva Navarra or Nueva Andalucia) was a province in the Provincias Internas and under the jurisdiction of the Real Audiencia of Guadalajara ...
Sonora y Sinaloa ("Sonora and Sinaloa", also known as Nueva Navarra or Nueva Andalucia) was a province in the Provincias Internas and under the jurisdiction of the Real Audiencia of Guadalajara ...
Felipe Santiago Xicoténcatl
Felipe Santiago Xicoténcatl (May 1, 1804 – September 13, 1847) was a General in the Mexican Army under president Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Felipe Santiago Xicoténcatl (May 1, 1804 – September 13, 1847) was a General in the Mexican Army under president Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México
Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México, (better known as N de M) was Mexico's state owned railroad company from 1938 to 1998, and prior to 1938 (dating from the regime of Porfirio Díaz) a major ...
Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México, (better known as N de M) was Mexico's state owned railroad company from 1938 to 1998, and prior to 1938 (dating from the regime of Porfirio Díaz) a major ...
First Battle of Tijuana
The First Battle of Tijuana was an early engagement of the Mexican Revolution and the first significant victory for the Magonistas.
The First Battle of Tijuana was an early engagement of the Mexican Revolution and the first significant victory for the Magonistas.
First Battle of Topolobampo
The First Battle of Topolobampo was a bloodless engagement and one of the few naval battles of the Mexican Revolution.
The First Battle of Topolobampo was a bloodless engagement and one of the few naval battles of the Mexican Revolution.
First Magdalena Massacre
The First Magdalena Massacre was an attack by Seri native Americans against the Spanish mission village of Magdalena de Kino, in the present day northern Mexico.
The First Magdalena Massacre was an attack by Seri native Americans against the Spanish mission village of Magdalena de Kino, in the present day northern Mexico.
First Mexican Empire
The Mexican Empire (Imperio Mexicano) was the official name of independent Mexico under a monarchical regime from 1821 to 1823.
The Mexican Empire (Imperio Mexicano) was the official name of independent Mexico under a monarchical regime from 1821 to 1823.
First Texas Navy
The First Texas Navy carried out operations, before and after the Texas Revolution, from 1835 to 1837.
The First Texas Navy carried out operations, before and after the Texas Revolution, from 1835 to 1837.
Fourth Battle of Topolobampo
The Fourth Battle of Topolobampo was a single ship action fought during the Mexican Revolution and the last naval battle of the Topolobampo Campaign.
The Fourth Battle of Topolobampo was a single ship action fought during the Mexican Revolution and the last naval battle of the Topolobampo Campaign.
Foxilandia
Foxilandia is a critical term used in the Mexican political culture to make reference to the administration (2000–2006) of President Vicente Fox.
Foxilandia is a critical term used in the Mexican political culture to make reference to the administration (2000–2006) of President Vicente Fox.
Francisco Cuervo y Valdés
Francisco Cuervo y Valdes (1615–1714) was a Spanish politician who ruled Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Texas (1698–1702) and New Mexico (1704–1707).
Francisco Cuervo y Valdes (1615–1714) was a Spanish politician who ruled Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Texas (1698–1702) and New Mexico (1704–1707).
Francisco de Ibarra
Francisco de Ibarra (1539? – 1575) was a Spanish Basque explorer, founder of the city of Durango, and governor of the Spanish province of Nueva Vizcaya, in present-day Mexico.
Francisco de Ibarra (1539? – 1575) was a Spanish Basque explorer, founder of the city of Durango, and governor of the Spanish province of Nueva Vizcaya, in present-day Mexico.
Francisco Tenamaztle
Francisco Tenamaztle was a leader of the Caxcan Indians in Mexico during the Mixton War of 1540-1542.
Francisco Tenamaztle was a leader of the Caxcan Indians in Mexico during the Mixton War of 1540-1542.
Garza Revolution
The Garza Revolution, or the Garza War, was a armed conflict fought in the Mexican state of Coahuila and the American state of Texas between 1891 and 1893.
The Garza Revolution, or the Garza War, was a armed conflict fought in the Mexican state of Coahuila and the American state of Texas between 1891 and 1893.
Glenn Springs Raid
The Glenn Springs Raid occurred in May 1916 when Mexican Villistas and Carrancistas attacked the towns of Boquillas and Glenn Springs, Texas.
The Glenn Springs Raid occurred in May 1916 when Mexican Villistas and Carrancistas attacked the towns of Boquillas and Glenn Springs, Texas.
Guillermo Marín Ruiz
Guillermo Marín Ruiz is a researcher, historian, cultural promoter and Mexican Writer of multiple works, mainly related to the ancient history of Mexico, the Toltecs and the Toltecáyotl.
Guillermo Marín Ruiz is a researcher, historian, cultural promoter and Mexican Writer of multiple works, mainly related to the ancient history of Mexico, the Toltecs and the Toltecáyotl.
Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506-1821)
Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506–1821) is a book written in Spanish by Ricardo Lancaster-Jones y Verea (1905–83), it's about the rural history of haciendas (rural estates) in the State of J...
Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506–1821) is a book written in Spanish by Ricardo Lancaster-Jones y Verea (1905–83), it's about the rural history of haciendas (rural estates) in the State of J...
Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506–1821)
Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506–1821) is a book written in Spanish by Ricardo Lancaster-Jones y Verea (1905–83), it's about the rural history of haciendas (rural estates) in the State of J...
Haciendas de Jalisco y Aledaños (1506–1821) is a book written in Spanish by Ricardo Lancaster-Jones y Verea (1905–83), it's about the rural history of haciendas (rural estates) in the State of J...
History of Mexico
The history of Mexico, a country located in the southern portion of North America, covers a period of more than two millennia.
The history of Mexico, a country located in the southern portion of North America, covers a period of more than two millennia.
History of Oaxaca
The history of Oaxaca: Most of what is known about pre-historic Oaxaca comes from archeological work in the Central Valleys region.
The history of Oaxaca: Most of what is known about pre-historic Oaxaca comes from archeological work in the Central Valleys region.
History of the west coast of North America
The human history of the west coast of North America is believed to stretch back to the arrival of the earliest people over the Bering Strait, or alternately along a now-submerged coastal plain,...
The human history of the west coast of North America is believed to stretch back to the arrival of the earliest people over the Bering Strait, or alternately along a now-submerged coastal plain,...
Imperial Crown of Mexico
The Imperial Crown of Mexico was the crown created for the monarch of Mexico on two separate occasions.
The Imperial Crown of Mexico was the crown created for the monarch of Mexico on two separate occasions.
Indian auxiliaries
Auxiliary Indians or indios auxiliares were the name used in old Spanish chronicles and historical texts for the indigenous peoples who were integrated into to the armies of the Spanish conq...
Auxiliary Indians or indios auxiliares were the name used in old Spanish chronicles and historical texts for the indigenous peoples who were integrated into to the armies of the Spanish conq...
Isabel de Tolosa Cortés de Moctezuma
Dona Isabel de Tolosa Cortés de Moctezuma (1568- 1619/1620), was a wealthy Mexican heiress and the wife of conqueror and explorer Don Juan de Onate who led an expedition in 1598 and founded the ...
Dona Isabel de Tolosa Cortés de Moctezuma (1568- 1619/1620), was a wealthy Mexican heiress and the wife of conqueror and explorer Don Juan de Onate who led an expedition in 1598 and founded the ...
José Mariano Michelena
José Mariano Michelena (sometimes José Mariano de Michelena) (July 14, 1772, Valladolid (Morelia, Michoacán) – May 10, 1852, Valladolid) was a Spanish military officer in New Spain and...
José Mariano Michelena (sometimes José Mariano de Michelena) (July 14, 1772, Valladolid (Morelia, Michoacán) – May 10, 1852, Valladolid) was a Spanish military officer in New Spain and...
Jules-Léon Dutreuil de Rhins
Jules Léon Dutreuil de Rhins (1846–1894) was a French geographer and explorer, born at Saint-Étienne.
Jules Léon Dutreuil de Rhins (1846–1894) was a French geographer and explorer, born at Saint-Étienne.
La Reforma
La Reforma (The Reform) was a period halfway through the 19th century in the history of Mexico that was characterized by liberal reforms and the transformation of Mexico into a nation state.
La Reforma (The Reform) was a period halfway through the 19th century in the history of Mexico that was characterized by liberal reforms and the transformation of Mexico into a nation state.
Las Californias
Las Californias (The Californias) - the Province of the Californias - was the name given by the Spanish to the area comprising the modern states of Baja California (Lower California) a...
Las Californias (The Californias) - the Province of the Californias - was the name given by the Spanish to the area comprising the modern states of Baja California (Lower California) a...
Las Cuevas War
The Las Cuevas War was a brief armed conflict between a force of Texas Rangers commanded by Capt.
The Las Cuevas War was a brief armed conflict between a force of Texas Rangers commanded by Capt.
Leonor Cortés Moctezuma
Leonor Cortés Moctezuma (born c. 1528) was the illegitimate child of Hernan Cortés, conquistador of Mexico, and Isabel Moctezuma the eldest daughter of the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II.
Leonor Cortés Moctezuma (born c. 1528) was the illegitimate child of Hernan Cortés, conquistador of Mexico, and Isabel Moctezuma the eldest daughter of the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II.
Los Siete Sabios de México
Los Siete Sabios de México ("The Seven Sages of Mexico") is a 1950 work of biography by Mexican writer and politician Luis Calderón Vega.
Los Siete Sabios de México ("The Seven Sages of Mexico") is a 1950 work of biography by Mexican writer and politician Luis Calderón Vega.
Manuel Lozada
General Manuel Lozada, nicknamed The Tigre of Alicá, (born 1828, Tepic Territory, Mexico - died 19 July 1873 in Loma de los Metates, Nayarit) was a Mexican bandit and insurgent.
General Manuel Lozada, nicknamed The Tigre of Alicá, (born 1828, Tepic Territory, Mexico - died 19 July 1873 in Loma de los Metates, Nayarit) was a Mexican bandit and insurgent.
Maximato
The Maximato is the period in Mexican history between 1928 and 1935, in which the former President Plutarco Elías Calles maintained control of the country as Jefe Máximo, with many regarding...
The Maximato is the period in Mexican history between 1928 and 1935, in which the former President Plutarco Elías Calles maintained control of the country as Jefe Máximo, with many regarding...
Maximilian I of Mexico
Maximilian I (Spanish: Maximiliano I; 6 July 1832 – 19 June 1867) was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire.
Maximilian I (Spanish: Maximiliano I; 6 July 1832 – 19 June 1867) was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire.
Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica (Mesoamérica) is a region and cultural area in the Americas, extending approximately from central Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, withi...
Mesoamerica (Mesoamérica) is a region and cultural area in the Americas, extending approximately from central Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, withi...
Mexican barbasco trade
The Mexican barbasco trade was the trade of the diosgenin-rich yam species Dioscorea mexicana, Dioscorea floribunda and Dioscorea composita which emerged in Mexico in the 1950s as pa...
The Mexican barbasco trade was the trade of the diosgenin-rich yam species Dioscorea mexicana, Dioscorea floribunda and Dioscorea composita which emerged in Mexico in the 1950s as pa...
Mexican Indian Wars
The Mexican Indian Wars refer to the conflicts fought between Spanish, or Mexican, forces against Mexican Indians.
The Mexican Indian Wars refer to the conflicts fought between Spanish, or Mexican, forces against Mexican Indians.
Mexican murals
Mexican murals are an important part of Mexican culture and history.
Mexican murals are an important part of Mexican culture and history.
Mexican oil expropriation
The Mexican oil expropriation was the expropriation of all oil reserves, facilities, and foreign oil companies in Mexico in 1938.
The Mexican oil expropriation was the expropriation of all oil reserves, facilities, and foreign oil companies in Mexico in 1938.
Mexican Railway
The Mexican Railway (Ferrocarril Mexicano) was one of the primary pre-nationalization railways of Mexico.
The Mexican Railway (Ferrocarril Mexicano) was one of the primary pre-nationalization railways of Mexico.
Mexican real
The real was a currency of Mexico, issued until 1897.
The real was a currency of Mexico, issued until 1897.
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution (Revolución mexicana) was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz, and lasted for ...
The Mexican Revolution (Revolución mexicana) was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz, and lasted for ...
Mexican War of Independence
The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish colonial authorities which started on September 16, 1810.
The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish colonial authorities which started on September 16, 1810.
Mexico North Western Railway
The Mexico North-Western Railway or Compañía del Ferrocarril Nor-Oeste de México was a railroad that operated in Mexico between Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua, via Nuevo Casas Grandes in the we...
The Mexico North-Western Railway or Compañía del Ferrocarril Nor-Oeste de México was a railroad that operated in Mexico between Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua, via Nuevo Casas Grandes in the we...
Mixtón War
The Mixtón War was fought from 1540 until 1542 between Spanish invaders and their Aztec and Tlaxcalan allies against the Caxcanes and other semi-nomadic Indians of the area of north western Mexico.
The Mixtón War was fought from 1540 until 1542 between Spanish invaders and their Aztec and Tlaxcalan allies against the Caxcanes and other semi-nomadic Indians of the area of north western Mexico.
Montezuma's headdress
Montezuma's headdress is a featherwork crown which tradition holds belonged to Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish Conquest.
Montezuma's headdress is a featherwork crown which tradition holds belonged to Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish Conquest.
Museo Nacional de Arte
The Museo Nacional de Arte is the Mexican national art museum, located in the historical center of Mexico City.
The Museo Nacional de Arte is the Mexican national art museum, located in the historical center of Mexico City.
Museo Nacional de las Culturas
The Museo Nacional de las Culturas is a national museum in Mexico City dedicated to education about the world's cultures, both past and present.
The Museo Nacional de las Culturas is a national museum in Mexico City dedicated to education about the world's cultures, both past and present.
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
The Museo Nacional de San Carlos is a Mexican national art museum devoted to European art, located in the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City.
The Museo Nacional de San Carlos is a Mexican national art museum devoted to European art, located in the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City.
Nacional Monte de Piedad
The Nacional Monte de Piedad is a not-for-profit- institution and pawnshop whose main office is located just off the Zócalo, or main plaza of Mexico City.
The Nacional Monte de Piedad is a not-for-profit- institution and pawnshop whose main office is located just off the Zócalo, or main plaza of Mexico City.
Name of Mexico
The name of Mexico entails the origin, history, and use of the name Mexico, which dates back to 14th century Mesoamerica.
The name of Mexico entails the origin, history, and use of the name Mexico, which dates back to 14th century Mesoamerica.
National Palace (Mexico)
The National Palace, or Palacio Nacional in Spanish), is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico.
The National Palace, or Palacio Nacional in Spanish), is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico.
Naval Battle of Brazos River
The naval Battle of Brazos River was an engagement fought in the Brazos River during the Texas War of Independence on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texas Navy.
The naval Battle of Brazos River was an engagement fought in the Brazos River during the Texas War of Independence on April 17, 1837, between the Mexican Navy and the Texas Navy.
Naval operations of the Texas Revolution
Naval operations of the Texas Revolution were carried out between 1835 and 1837 following the outbreak of hostilities between Mexico and Texas.
Naval operations of the Texas Revolution were carried out between 1835 and 1837 following the outbreak of hostilities between Mexico and Texas.
Naval operations of the Texas Revolution (1835-1837)
Naval operations of the Texas Revolution were carried out from 1835 to 1836.
Naval operations of the Texas Revolution were carried out from 1835 to 1836.
NeoSon
NeoSon is an artistic movement developed in Guadalajara, Mexico by a group of local artists, being Josué Pérez its main exponent.
NeoSon is an artistic movement developed in Guadalajara, Mexico by a group of local artists, being Josué Pérez its main exponent.
Neville Ranch Raid
The Neville Ranch Raid occurred on the night of March 25, 1918 and was the last serious attack on a Texas ranch by Mexican rebels during the Bandit War.
The Neville Ranch Raid occurred on the night of March 25, 1918 and was the last serious attack on a Texas ranch by Mexican rebels during the Bandit War.
New Virginia Colony
The New Virginia Colony was a colonization plan in central Mexico, to resettle ex-Confederates and any other immigrants from any nation.
The New Virginia Colony was a colonization plan in central Mexico, to resettle ex-Confederates and any other immigrants from any nation.
Norias Ranch Raid
The Norias Ranch Raid was an incident in August 1915 in which a large band of Mexican Seditionistas attacked an American ranch in southern Texas.
The Norias Ranch Raid was an incident in August 1915 in which a large band of Mexican Seditionistas attacked an American ranch in southern Texas.
Nostra Signora di Guadalupe e San Filippo Martire
Nostra Signora di Guadalupe e San Filippo Martire in Via Aurelia (Our Lady of Guadalupe and St Philip Martyr in Via Aurelia), national church of Mexico in Rome.
Nostra Signora di Guadalupe e San Filippo Martire in Via Aurelia (Our Lady of Guadalupe and St Philip Martyr in Via Aurelia), national church of Mexico in Rome.
Ojo de Agua Raid
The Ojo de Agua Raid was the last important military engagement between Mexican Seditionistas and the United States Army.
The Ojo de Agua Raid was the last important military engagement between Mexican Seditionistas and the United States Army.
Pancho Villa Expedition
The Pancho Villa Expedition—officially known in the United States as the Mexican Expedition and sometimes colloquially referred to as the Punitive Expedition—was a military operation...
The Pancho Villa Expedition—officially known in the United States as the Mexican Expedition and sometimes colloquially referred to as the Punitive Expedition—was a military operation...
Paso de Cortés
The Paso de Cortés is the mountain pass or saddle between the Popocatépetl and Ixtaccíhuatl volcanoes in central México.
The Paso de Cortés is the mountain pass or saddle between the Popocatépetl and Ixtaccíhuatl volcanoes in central México.
Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Dávalos
Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Dávalos (March 21, 1816, Zamora, Michoacán — February 4, 1891, Oacalco, Morelos) was a Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, lawyer and doctor of canon law, and po...
Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Dávalos (March 21, 1816, Zamora, Michoacán — February 4, 1891, Oacalco, Morelos) was a Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, lawyer and doctor of canon law, and po...
Pimería Alta
The Pimería Alta (upper land of the Pimas), an area of the 18th century Sonora y Sinaloa Province in the Viceroyalty of New Spain, encompassed parts of what are today southern Arizona in the...
The Pimería Alta (upper land of the Pimas), an area of the 18th century Sonora y Sinaloa Province in the Viceroyalty of New Spain, encompassed parts of what are today southern Arizona in the...
Pious Fund of the Californias
The Pious Fund of the Californias, Fondo Piadoso de las Californias is a fund, originating in 1697, to sponsor the Roman Catholic Jesuit Spanish missions in Baja California, and Franc...
The Pious Fund of the Californias, Fondo Piadoso de las Californias is a fund, originating in 1697, to sponsor the Roman Catholic Jesuit Spanish missions in Baja California, and Franc...
Plan of San Diego
The Plan of San Diego (Spanish: Plan de San Diego) was drafted by agents of Mexican president Venustiano Carranza, to start a race war in 1915 and overthrow the United States government in T...
The Plan of San Diego (Spanish: Plan de San Diego) was drafted by agents of Mexican president Venustiano Carranza, to start a race war in 1915 and overthrow the United States government in T...
Protasio Tagle
Protasio Tagle was a Mexican soldier and politician who lived in the 19th century.
Protasio Tagle was a Mexican soldier and politician who lived in the 19th century.
Provincias Internas
The Provincias Internas or Commandancy General of the Internal Provinces of the North (Comandancia y Capitanía General de las Provincias Internas) was a colonial, administrative district o...
The Provincias Internas or Commandancy General of the Internal Provinces of the North (Comandancia y Capitanía General de las Provincias Internas) was a colonial, administrative district o...
Quautlatas
Quautlatas was an indigenous Mexican religious leader who inspired the bloody Tepehuán Revolt against the Spanish in Mexico in 1616.
Quautlatas was an indigenous Mexican religious leader who inspired the bloody Tepehuán Revolt against the Spanish in Mexico in 1616.
Republic of Sonora
The Republic of Sonora was a federal republic composed of two states: Baja California and Sonora.
The Republic of Sonora was a federal republic composed of two states: Baja California and Sonora.
San Ygnacio Raid
The San Ygnacio Raid refers to a battle fought on June 15, 1916 between the United States Army and Mexican raiders near the border town of San Ygnacio, Texas.
The San Ygnacio Raid refers to a battle fought on June 15, 1916 between the United States Army and Mexican raiders near the border town of San Ygnacio, Texas.
Second Battle of Agua Prieta
The Second Battle of Agua Prieta was fought between the forces of Pancho Villa and those of the future President of Mexico, Plutarco Elías Calles, a supporter of Venustiano Carranza, on November...
The Second Battle of Agua Prieta was fought between the forces of Pancho Villa and those of the future President of Mexico, Plutarco Elías Calles, a supporter of Venustiano Carranza, on November...
Second Battle of Tijuana
The Second Battle of Tijuana was fought during the Mexican Revolution in June 1911.
The Second Battle of Tijuana was fought during the Mexican Revolution in June 1911.
Second Battle of Topolobampo
The Second Battle of Topolobampo was a bloodless naval engagement during the Mexican Revolution.
The Second Battle of Topolobampo was a bloodless naval engagement during the Mexican Revolution.
Second Magdalena Massacre
The Second Magdalena Massacre was an attack by Apaches against the Spanish mission village of Magdalena de Kino, in the present day northern Mexico.
The Second Magdalena Massacre was an attack by Apaches against the Spanish mission village of Magdalena de Kino, in the present day northern Mexico.
Second Mexican Empire
The Mexican Empire (Imperio Mexicano) was the name of Mexico under the regime established from 1864 to 1867.
The Mexican Empire (Imperio Mexicano) was the name of Mexico under the regime established from 1864 to 1867.
Senate (Mexico)
The Senate of the Republic, (Senado de la República) constitutionally Chamber of Senators of the Honorable Congress of the Union (Cámara de Senadores del H. Congreso de la Unión, is the u...
The Senate of the Republic, (Senado de la República) constitutionally Chamber of Senators of the Honorable Congress of the Union (Cámara de Senadores del H. Congreso de la Unión, is the u...
Senate of Mexico
The Senate of the Republic, (Senado de la República) constitutionally Chamber of Senators of the Honorable Congress of the Union (Cámara de Senadores del H. Congreso de la Unión, is the u...
The Senate of the Republic, (Senado de la República) constitutionally Chamber of Senators of the Honorable Congress of the Union (Cámara de Senadores del H. Congreso de la Unión, is the u...
Skeleton Canyon Shootout
The Skeleton Canyon Shootout was a gunfight between members of the High Five Gang and a posse of American lawmen.
The Skeleton Canyon Shootout was a gunfight between members of the High Five Gang and a posse of American lawmen.
Slidell's proposal
Slidell's Proposal- John Slidell was sent by president James Knox Polk in 1846 to negotiate with Mexico on various disputed boundaries and lands.
Slidell's Proposal- John Slidell was sent by president James Knox Polk in 1846 to negotiate with Mexico on various disputed boundaries and lands.
Sonora y Sinaloa
Sonora y Sinaloa was a province in the Provincias Internas and under the jurisdiction of the Real Audiencia of Guadalajara of Viceroyalty of New Spain.
Sonora y Sinaloa was a province in the Provincias Internas and under the jurisdiction of the Real Audiencia of Guadalajara of Viceroyalty of New Spain.
Territorial evolution of Mexico
Mexico has experienced many changes in territorial organization during its history as an independent state, especially as the territorial boundaries of Mexico were affected by presidential...
Mexico has experienced many changes in territorial organization during its history as an independent state, especially as the territorial boundaries of Mexico were affected by presidential...
The Californias
The Californias, or in Las Californias — - was the name given by the Spanish to their northwestern territory of New Spain, comprising the present day states of Baja California and Baja Cal...
The Californias, or in Las Californias — - was the name given by the Spanish to their northwestern territory of New Spain, comprising the present day states of Baja California and Baja Cal...
Third Battle of Topolobampo
The Third Battle of Topolobampo was a single ship action during the Mexican Revolution.
The Third Battle of Topolobampo was a single ship action during the Mexican Revolution.
Thomas Adams (chewing gum maker)
Thomas Adams (1818–1905), was a 19th-century American scientist and inventor who is regarded as a founder of the chewing gum industry.
Thomas Adams (1818–1905), was a 19th-century American scientist and inventor who is regarded as a founder of the chewing gum industry.
Tiburon Island Tragedy
The Tiburón Island Tragedy occurred in 1905 when three members of a small American gold prospecting expedition went missing in the Sonoran Desert near Tiburón Island.
The Tiburón Island Tragedy occurred in 1905 when three members of a small American gold prospecting expedition went missing in the Sonoran Desert near Tiburón Island.
Tiburón Island Tragedy
The Tiburón Island Tragedy occurred in 1905 when three members of a small American gold prospecting expedition went missing in the Sonoran Desert near Tiburón Island.
The Tiburón Island Tragedy occurred in 1905 when three members of a small American gold prospecting expedition went missing in the Sonoran Desert near Tiburón Island.
Tlanalapa
Tlanalapa is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico.
Tlanalapa is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico.
Tragic Dozen
The Tragic Dozen was a period of 12 years from 1970-1982 during which Luis Echeverría and Lopez Portillo were presidents of Mexico.
The Tragic Dozen was a period of 12 years from 1970-1982 during which Luis Echeverría and Lopez Portillo were presidents of Mexico.
Tuxcacuexco
Tuxcacuexco was a state in modern Jalisco in the general area of the modern municipality of Tuxcacuesco prior to the Spanish invasion.
Tuxcacuexco was a state in modern Jalisco in the general area of the modern municipality of Tuxcacuesco prior to the Spanish invasion.
Twelve Apostles of Mexico
The Twelve Apostles of Mexico or Twelve Apostles of New Spain were a group of twelve Franciscan missionaries who arrived in the newly-founded Viceroyalty of New Spain in May 1524, with the...
The Twelve Apostles of Mexico or Twelve Apostles of New Spain were a group of twelve Franciscan missionaries who arrived in the newly-founded Viceroyalty of New Spain in May 1524, with the...
United States occupation of Veracruz
The United States occupation of Veracruz, which began with the Battle of Veracruz, lasted for six months and was a response to the Tampico Affair of April 9, 1914.
The United States occupation of Veracruz, which began with the Battle of Veracruz, lasted for six months and was a response to the Tampico Affair of April 9, 1914.
Victorio's War
Victorios War, or the Victorio Campaign, was an armed conflict between the Apache followers of Chief Victorio, the United States, and Mexico beginning in September 1879.
Victorios War, or the Victorio Campaign, was an armed conflict between the Apache followers of Chief Victorio, the United States, and Mexico beginning in September 1879.
Yaqui Uprising
The Yaqui Uprising, or the Nogales Uprising, was an armed conflict that took place in the Mexican state of Sonora.
The Yaqui Uprising, or the Nogales Uprising, was an armed conflict that took place in the Mexican state of Sonora.
Yaqui Wars
The Yaqui Wars, were a series of armed conflicts between New Spain, and the later Mexican republic, against the Yaqui native Americans.
The Yaqui Wars, were a series of armed conflicts between New Spain, and the later Mexican republic, against the Yaqui native Americans.
Zimmermann Telegram
The Zimmermann Telegram was a 1917 diplomatic proposal from the German Empire to Mexico to make war against the United States.
The Zimmermann Telegram was a 1917 diplomatic proposal from the German Empire to Mexico to make war against the United States.