Felipe Berriozábal

Felipe Berriozábal was a Mexican politician, engineer and military leader. He participated in the Reform War and in the fight against French Intervention in Mexico. He was a member of president Benito Juárez's cabinet, serving as Secretary of War and Secretary of Marine. Berriozábal also served during Porfirio Díaz's government. He was a commander of the Mexican Army and member of the Chamber of Deputies.

Political life

Berriozábal was named Secretary of War in 1865 under Benito Juarez's term. He was also elected governor for Mexico State and Michoacan. By the end of the 19th century he was appointed Ministry of Government by Porfirio Díaz. He finally was chosen to be Ministry of War. He died on January 9, 1900. His remains were interred on January 12, 1900 at the Rotunda of Illustrious Persons. A municipality was named after him, Coacalco de Berriozábal, in State of Mexico.