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Antonio's Birth
Born on February 21st, 1794 in Xalapa Mexico Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna grew up in a very respected Spanish colonial family, He had the same name as his father Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna but was often known as Santa Anna. -
Early Career
In June 1810 at the age of 16, Santa Anna Joined the Fijo de Veracruz infantry regiment in spite of his parents who wanted him to pursue a career in commerce. The Mexican War of Independence was to last until 1821, and Santa Anna, like most of the military men, fought for the crown against the mixed-raced insurgents for independence.
