Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna (Noun)
Meaning
Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Antonio López de Santa Anna was a Mexican general who played a significant role in the country's history, including the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.
- Santa Anna's forces were defeated by a small band of Texan rebels at the Battle of San Jacinto, leading to Texas' independence from Mexico.
- As president of Mexico, Antonio López de Santa Anna faced opposition from the United States, which ultimately led to the Mexican-American War.
- Santa Anna's leadership during the Mexican-American War was marked by a series of defeats, including the Battle of Cerro Gordo and the Battle of Chapultepec.
- Despite his military defeats, Antonio López de Santa Anna remained a prominent figure in Mexican politics until his death in 1876.