Lauro Villar Ochoa (August 6, 1849- June 26, 1923) was a Mexican military general who is known for defending the

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and

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's administration, along with Ángel Ortiz Monasterio, from the rebellious attacks of the general

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of the

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in 1913. He also fought in the

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and against the empire of

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Biography

Lauro Villar was born in the city of

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. He enlisted in the military at the young age of 15, and due to his potential, Villar reached the rank of second lieutenant in 1865, just a year after his enlistment. Years later, in 1911, he assumed the position of Divisional General. In addition, Villar led a defense to protect his hometown of Matamoros and the city of

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during the

, and also combated the forces of the empire of

. Throughout his military career, Villar served loyalty to the following presidents of Mexico:

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and

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References

People from Matamoros, Tamaulipas People of the Mexican Revolution People of the Second French intervention in Mexico 1849 births 1923 deaths {{Mexico-mil-bio-stub