General Ignacio Zaragoza.
1773
No. The person you are referring to is Maximilian I
The city of El Paso del Norte, Chihuahua. Such city is present-day Ciudad Juarez.
He established an exile regime from El Paso del Norte, Chihuahua (todays Ciudad Juarez).
For resisting the French occupation, overthrowing the Empire, and restoring the Republic, as well as for his efforts to modernize the country, Juarez is often regarded as Mexico's greatest and most beloved leader.
Just a few months (March - December 1861). As for the French payment, it was cancelled.
On June 21, 1867. Two days after forces loyal to Benito Juarez captured and executed Maximilian I.
There were several of them, including: Conservatives, led by general Felix Maria Zuloaga, opposing liberal reforms thus triggering the Reform Wars (1857 - 1861). French forces, supported by conservatives and led by Maximilian I of Habsburg. They were rivals of Juarez during the Second Franco-Mexican War (1861 - 1867).
Benito Juarez Birthday (March 21st): when the most beloved Mexican president was born.The Cincode Mayo (May 5th): when the Battle of Puebla - and defeat of French invaders - took place.Independence Day (September 15th).Christmas (December 25th).
It is Benito Juarez (1806-1872), one the most beloved president of Mexico, who fought the French (1861-1867) and fought to modernize Mexico throughout the 19th century.
Benito Juarez, whose presidency was interrupted by the French invasion of Mexico, and who continued as President of Mexico after the French were defeated.
France occupied Mexico but never conquered it. While Maximilian I was the puppet leader set up by French forces, the legitimate Mexican government led by Benito Juarez operated from El Paso del Norte (present-day Ciudad Juarez) and many guerrilla fighters continued to fight against the French invaders.