Francisco I. Madero Quotes


You do not want bread. You want freedom, because freedom will allow you to get that bread.


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Francisco I. Madero, 1873 –1913, Mexican Revolutionist & President, Campaign Speech, 1910

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Francisco I. Madero
Francisco I. Madero
  • Born: October 30, 1873
  • Died: February 22, 1913
  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Profession: Statesman

Francisco Ignacio Madero González was a Mexican revolutionary, writer and statesman who served as the 37th president of Mexico from 1911 until shortly before his assassination in 1913. A wealthy landowner, he was nonetheless an advocate for social justice and democracy. Madero was notable for challenging long-time President Porfirio Díaz for the presidency in 1910 and being instrumental in sparking the Mexican Revolution.