Felipe Berriozábal
Mexican politician, engineer and military leader
Died when: 70 years 139 days (844 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Felipe Berriozábal (born August 23, 1829 in Zacatecas, Zacatecas – died January 9, 1900 in Mexico City) was a Mexican politician, engineer and military leader.
He participated in the Reform War (Spanish: Guerra de Reforma) and in the fight against French Intervention in Mexico. He was a member of president Benito Juárez's cabinet, serving as Secretary of War and Secretary of Marine, Berriozábal also served during Porfirio Díaz's government.
He was a commander of the Mexican Army and member of the Chamber of Deputies. His remains were buried at the Panteón de Dolores in Mexico City, in the Rotunda of Illustrious Persons on January 12, 1900; shortly after his death.
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