Abraham González (governor)

Quick Facts: Who was Abraham González (governor)?

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Abraham González (governor)

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Governor of Chihuahua and key Maderista leader during the Mexican Revolution.

Born:

1864-06-07

Died:

1913-03-07

Century / Era:

1864s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Abraham González de Hermosillo y Casavantes (June 7, 1864 – March 7, 1913) was the provisional and constitutional governor of the Mexican state of Chihuahua during the early period of the Mexican Revolution. He was the political mentor of the revolutionary Pancho Villa, whom he had met and befriended before the revolution. Abraham González de Hermosillo y Casavantes was born on his family's estates in Basúchil, in Guerrero Municipality, Chihuahua. He was a member of one of the richest and best-educated families in the state (the González de Hermosillo family was believed to be descended from European nobility). He was educated at the University of Notre Dame, in South Bend, Indiana.

Career & Major Achievements

His paternal line is from Teocaltiche, Jalisco, belonging to the González de Hermosillo y Gómez Rendón family with Y-DNA matches with other González de Hermosillo families of Jalisco. As with Francisco Madero, the scion of one of the richest landowning families in Coahuila and also educated abroad, Abraham González had suffered under the favoritism of Porfirio Díaz's political system. In Chihuahua, the dominant political clique was the Creel-Terrazas family, which had vast land holdings and strong political connections to Díaz. González "was unable to hold out against the competition of the large haciendas, primarily those belonging to the Terrazas-Creel clan." After Madero wrote his book, The Presidential Succession of 1910 and the political movement of elites against Díaz's election grew, González became the head of the Anti-Re-electionist Club in Chihuahua. González was one of the main leaders of the Maderista Junta Revolucionaria Mexicana, the movement which opposed the re-election of dictator Porfirio Díaz in 1910.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

González was president of the Benito Juárez Anti-Re-electionist Club and met with Francisco Madero in Chihuahua. At the time, Madero had not yet chosen his running mate, and when González asked who he preferred, Madero said Francisco Vázquez Gómez. González declared for Vázquez Gómez. When Madero issued his Plan de San Luis Potosí, calling for rebellion against Díaz after the fraudulent 1910 election, he counted on González, among others, to rise up. During the early phases of the Revolution, González was appointed provisional governor of the State of Chihuahua in October 1910 by Francisco Madero.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1864 (1864-06-07): Birth of Abraham González (governor) — Governor of Chihuahua and key Maderista leader during the Mexican Revolution.
2. 1910: 1910 Milestone — " After Madero wrote his book, The Presidential Succession of 1910 and the political movement of elites against Díaz's election grew, González became the head of the Anti-Re-electionist Club in Chihuahua.
3. 1913 (1913-03-07): Passing & Historical Legacy — Abraham González (governor) passed away on 1913-03-07, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Abraham González (governor)

True or False: “Abraham González was murdered by forces loyal to Victoriano Huerta immediately after the success of the Madero revolution in 1911.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He served as governor until his arrest and murder in March 1913, following the assassination of Francisco Madero.

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