Gustavo A. Madero

Quick Facts: Who was Gustavo A. Madero?

Subject:

Gustavo A. Madero

Known for:

Mexican politician and key advisor to Francisco Madero during the Mexican Revolution.

Born:

1875-01-16

Died:

1913-02-19

Century / Era:

1875s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Gustavo Adolfo Madero González (16 January 1875 – 18 February 1913), born in Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico, was a participant in the Mexican Revolution against Porfirio Díaz along with other members of his wealthy family. He was also known as "Ojo Parado" ("staring eye") since he had one glass eye. Madero's brother, Francisco I. Madero, was president of Mexico from 1911 to 1913. During the coup d'état in Mexico City known as Ten Tragic Days, Gustavo Madero was arrested, released to followers of conspirator Félix Díaz. A mob tortured him, pulling out his "good" eye, and then eventually killing him.

Career & Major Achievements

The Gustavo A. Madero, D.F. borough in Mexico City is named after him. Born as one of fifteen children on January 16, 1875, in Parras de la Fuente, located between Torreón and Saltillo in the state of Coahuila, Gustavo Madero grew up in one of the richest families of Mexico. The Madero family had settled in Northern Mexico in the early nineteenth century. Grandfather Evaristo had founded the Compañía Industrial de Parras. In the latter part of the nineteenth century the Madero family business extended from vineyards, cotton, and textiles, to mining, milling, smelting, ranching, and banking.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Gustavo went to high school at the Colegio San Juan, a Jesuit school in Saltillo. For further high school studies and to learn English, the two oldest Madero brothers, Gustavo and Francisco attended Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland but stayed only for a year. In 1887, made possible with the financial support of his father, Gustavo and his older brother Francisco moved to France where they attended the Lycee of Versailles and finally received a baccalaureate. Gustavo went on to study business management at HEC in Paris. After the two brothers settled back in Mexico, Gustavo joined Francisco as confidante and chief of staff for a run at the presidency of Mexico.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1875 (1875-01-16): Birth of Gustavo A. Madero — Mexican politician and key advisor to Francisco Madero during the Mexican Revolution.
2. 1887: 1887 Milestone — In 1887, made possible with the financial support of his father, Gustavo and his older brother Francisco moved to France where they attended the Lycee of Versailles and finally received a baccalaureate.
3. 1911: 1911 Milestone — Madero, was president of Mexico from 1911 to 1913.
4. 1913 (1913-02-19): Passing & Historical Legacy — Gustavo A. Madero passed away on 1913-02-19, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Gustavo A. Madero

True or False: “Gustavo A. Madero was known by the nickname "Ojo Parado" because he had one glass eye.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The Wikipedia extract explicitly states that he was known as "Ojo Parado" ("staring eye") due to having one glass eye.

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