Pancho Villa: The Revolutionary Hero of Mexico

Learn about the life and legacy of Pancho Villa, the legendary figure of the Mexican Revolution. Discover how Villa rose to the rank of general and led the famous División del Norte, his impact on Mexican history and culture, and his controversial legacy.

Pancho Villa: The Revolutionary Hero of Mexico
For three years, Pancho Villa suffered numerous attacks from which he escaped unharmed. Yet, on July 20, 1923, he was assassinated in an ambush in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua. Photo: Inafed