Santa Anna

Antonio López de Santa Anna was a Mexican military and political leader known for his influential and often controversial role in 19th-century Mexico. He served as president multiple times, often wielding authoritarian power, and was a key figure in Mexico’s struggle for independence and subsequent conflicts. His most famous moment was leading Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, where Mexico suffered a defeat. His leadership was marked by unpredictable shifts, military prowess, and political instability, shaping Mexico's history during a tumultuous period of nation-building and territorial loss.