Francisco León de la Barra 1863 – 1939

Biography

Francisco León de la Barra was born on June 16, 1863, in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, during a formative period in his nation’s history. His life would come to encompass service at the highest levels of Mexican governance, reflecting the complex political landscape of late nineteenth and early twentieth century Mexico.

Over the course of his life, Francisco León de la Barra rose to prominence in Mexican political circles, ultimately serving as President of Mexico. His career spanned a transformative era in his country’s development, during which he held positions of significant responsibility and influence.

In his later years, Francisco León de la Barra relocated to France, where he spent his final days. He passed away on September 23, 1939, in Biarritz, a seaside town in southwestern France. His remains were laid to rest there, in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, where he found his final resting place far from his birthplace in Querétaro.