Esteban Cantu and the Mexican Revolution in Baja California Norte, 1910-1920

The Mexican Revolution was a period of great turmoil and change in Mexico. Beginning in 1910, the revolution saw the overthrow of the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz and the establishment of a new government. The revolution also had a profound impact on Baja California Norte, a state in northwestern Mexico.

One of the most important figures in the Mexican Revolution in Baja California Norte was Esteban Cantu. Cantu was a prominent businessman and political leader who played a key role in the overthrow of Diaz and the establishment of a new government in the state.

Esteban Cantu and the Mexican Revolution in Baja California Norte, 1910-1920

by Joseph Richard Werne

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15155 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	186 pages

FREE

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the life and impact of Esteban Cantu. We will explore his early life, his involvement in the Mexican Revolution, and his later career as a businessman and politician.

Early Life

Esteban Cantu was born in Ensenada, Baja California Norte, in 1872. His parents were Francisco Cantu, a successful businessman, and Maria Luisa Garcia. Cantu received a good education, attending schools in Ensenada and San Diego, California.

After completing his education, Cantu returned to Ensenada and began working in his father's business. He quickly became involved in local politics, serving on the city council and the state legislature.

Involvement in the Mexican Revolution

In 1910, the Mexican Revolution began. Cantu was one of the first to join the revolutionary forces in Baja California Norte. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a general in the revolutionary army.

Cantu played a key role in the overthrow of Diaz and the establishment of a new government in Baja California Norte. He was also involved in the fighting against the United States during the Mexican-American War of 1914-1915.

Later Career

After the revolution, Cantu returned to Ensenada and resumed his business career. He also remained active in politics, serving as governor of Baja California Norte from 1920 to 1924.

Cantu was a successful businessman and politician. He was also a respected community leader who made significant contributions to the development of Baja California Norte.

Esteban Cantu was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution in Baja California Norte. He played a vital role in the overthrow of Diaz and the establishment of a new government in the state. Cantu was also a successful businessman and politician who made significant contributions to the development of Baja California Norte.

Bibliography

• Cantu, Esteban. Memorias de la Revolucion en Baja California. Ensenada, Baja California Norte: Gobierno del Estado de Baja California Norte, 1985.
• Garcia, Ismael. Historia de Baja California. Mexico City: Editorial Porrua, 1996.
• Meyer, Michael C. The Mexican Revolution: A Historical Guide. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.

Image Credits

• Esteban Cantu. Public domain. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Esteban_Cantu.jpg
• Map of Baja California Norte. Public domain. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baja_California_Norte.svg