Lazaro Cardenas (1895-1970) was a Mexican centre-left politician and general, president 1934-1940.
Short Biography:
In early life a civil servant, Cardenas took part in the revolutionary campaigns 1915-1929 that followed the fall of President Diaz (1830-1915).
As president of the republic, he attempted to achieve the goals of the revolution by building schools, distributing land to the peasants, and developing transport and industry.
He was minister of defence between 1943 and 1945.
Why is Lazaro Cardenas famous?
Lazaro Cardenas was President of Mexico from 1934 to 1940.
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