Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alvaro Obregon Biography and Timeline

Follow Alvaro Obregon through 13 dated historical records for Mexico.

Alvaro Obregon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

13Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1912–1928Years on this page

1912

Rebellion of Pascual Orozco

Warfare / Civil War

Alvaro Obregon suppreses the rebellion led by Pascual Orozco

1915

Battle of Celaya

Celaya · Warfare / Civil War

Defeats Villa at Celaya

Battle of Leon

Leon · Warfare / Civil War

Defeats Villa at Leon

1920

Election

President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Elected President of Mexico, for a 2nd term

Role range: 1920-1924

President of Mexico

President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Appointed President of Mexico, 1st term

Role range: 1920-1924

Coup

Revolution / Revolution of Mexico

Overthrows Carranza

Coup

Mexico City · Warfare / Civil War

Overthrows Carranza

1924

Rebellion of Adolfo de la Huerta

President of Mexico · Warfare / Civil War

President Obregon puts down a revolt led by Adolfo de la Huerta

Role range: 1920-1924

Rebellion of Adolfo de la Huerta

President of Mexico · Warfare / Military

President Obregon puts down a revolt led by Adolfo de la Huerta

Role range: 1920-1924

1928

Assassination of Alvaro Obregon

President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

President Obregon is assassinated by Jose de Leon Toral

Role range: 1928-1928

Death of Alvaro Obregon

President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Death of Alvaro Obregon, assassinated before taking office

Role range: 1928-1928

Election

President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Elected President of Mexico, 2nd term

Role range: 1928-1928

President of Mexico

President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Appointed President of Mexico, 2nd term

Role range: 1928-1928

Records, sources and methodology

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