Manuel Ávila Camacho
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Manuel Ávila Camacho was born on April 24, 1897 in Teziutlán Municipality[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and died on October 13, 1955 in Mexico City[1][2][4][5]. A Roman Catholic[8], he was married to Soledad Orozco and educated at Escuela Nacional Preparatoria.
He served as Secretary of National Defense from 1936 to 1939 before becoming President of Mexico, a position he held from 1940 to 1946. During his lifetime he received the Order of the White Eagle and the Order of Propitious Clouds.
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Teziutlán[8]
- Place of death: Huixquilucan Municipality[9], Huixquilucan de Degollado[10]
- Place of burial: Panteón Francés de San Joaquín[11]
- Spouse: Soledad Orozco[12]
- Country of citizenship: Mexico[13]
- Position held: President of Mexico[14], Secretary of National Defense[15]
- Educated at: Escuela Nacional Preparatoria[16]
- Award received: Order of the White Eagle[17], Order of Propitious Clouds[18]
- Religion or worldview: Roman Catholic[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Institutional Revolutionary Party[21]
- Military branch: Constitutional Army[22]
- Commons category: Manuel Ávila Camacho[23]
- Given name: Manuel[24]
- Name in native language: Manuel Ávila Camacho[25]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Camacho[26]
- Sibling: Maximino Ávila Camacho[27], Rafael Ávila Camacho[28]
Why It Matters
Manuel Ávila Camacho has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Manuel Ávila Camacho born?
Manuel Ávila Camacho was born in Teziutlán Municipality[2].
Where did Manuel Ávila Camacho die?
Manuel Ávila Camacho passed away in Mexico City[4].
Who was Manuel Ávila Camacho married to?
Manuel Ávila Camacho's spouses include Soledad Orozco[12].
What did Manuel Ávila Camacho do for work?
Manuel Ávila Camacho worked as a politician[5] and soldier[6].
Where did Manuel Ávila Camacho go to school?
Manuel Ávila Camacho was educated at Escuela Nacional Preparatoria[16].
What awards did Manuel Ávila Camacho receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[17] and Order of Propitious Clouds[18].