Emiliano Zapata

8 August 1879 – 10 April 1919

Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a leading figure of the Mexican Revolution and the main commander of the Liberation Army of the South. He championed the cause of agrarian reform under the banner of 'Tierra y Libertad' (Land and Liberty) and became an enduring symbol of peasant struggle in Mexico.

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Born in Anenecuilco, Morelos
8 August 1879

Zapata was born into a peasant family in the village of Anenecuilco in the state of Morelos.

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Elected head of the village council of Anenecuilco
1909

He was chosen to defend his village's land rights against encroaching haciendas.

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Joined the Mexican Revolution
1910

Zapata took up arms in support of Francisco Madero's revolt against President Porfirio Díaz.

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Led the Liberation Army of the South
1911 – 1919

He commanded the Zapatista forces fighting for agrarian reform throughout the revolution.

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Proclaimed the Plan of Ayala
25 November 1911

Zapata issued the Plan of Ayala, calling for land restitution to peasants and breaking with Madero.

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Occupation of Mexico City with Pancho Villa
December 1914

Zapata and Villa's forces entered Mexico City during the height of the revolution.

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Assassinated at Chinameca
10 April 1919

Zapata was ambushed and killed by government forces at the Hacienda de Chinameca in Morelos.

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