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“ SANTA ANNA, Antonio Lopez de (1798-1876) , for many years a prominent figure in the troubled politics of Mexico, was born at Jálapa on February 21, 1798, Having entered the army, he joined the party of Iturbide (q.v.) in 1821, and gained distinction and promotion by the part he took in the surprise and capture of Vera Cruz. In the following year he quarrelled with his chief and himself became leader of a party, but without in the first instance achieving success. ”
