Vicente Guerrero

thumb|Vicente Guerrero Vicente Ramón Guerrero Saldaña (August 10, 1782 – February 14, 1831) was a Mexican revolutionary leader and president. He was one of the main rebel leaders of the Mexican Revolution who fought against the Spanish Empire for independence in the early 19th century; and an early President of Mexico. Guerrero was born in the town of Tixtla, some 100 km inland from the port of Acapulco, in the Sierra Madre del Sur. Quotes Compañeros, this old man is my father. He has come to offer me rewards in the name of the Spaniards. I have always respected my father but my homeland comes first. 1819; the Spaniards had sent Guerrero's father to plead for an end to Guererro's rebellion. External links Vicente Guerrero: An Inventory of His Collection at the Benson Latin American Collection Vicente Guerrero on Mexconnect.com Guerrero on gob.mex/kids Guerrero on Creole Culture site Letters about Vicente Guerrero hosted by the Portal to Texas History. Category:1782 births Category:1831 deaths Category:Latin American revolutionaries Category:Activists from Mexico Category:Presidents of Mexico Category:Military leaders from Mexico Category:Freemasons Category:Defense ministers Category:Executed people