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| − | '''Puebla''' is the fourth largest city in [[Mexico]] and is the capital of the state of the same name. Founded in 1532 by Sebastian Ramirez de Fuenleal, archbishop of Santo Domingo, it became see of the bishopric originally created in 1526 at [[Tlaxcala]]<ref>Encyclopaedia Britannica 1911</ref>. On [[Cinco de Mayo|May 5th]], 1862, Mexican forces under General | + | '''Puebla''' is the fourth largest city in [[Mexico]] and is the capital of the state of the same name. Founded in 1532 by Sebastian Ramirez de Fuenleal, archbishop of Santo Domingo, it became see of the bishopric originally created in 1526 at [[Tlaxcala]]<ref>Encyclopaedia Britannica 1911</ref>. On [[Cinco de Mayo|May 5th]], 1862, Mexican forces under General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the [[France|French]] army in Puebla. This victory is celebrated every '[[Cinco de Mayo]]'. Puebla is sometimes called 'Puebla de los Angeles' or 'The City of [[Angels]]'. This city is listed as a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]]. |
It is also one of the most [[Catholic]] cities in Mexico. | It is also one of the most [[Catholic]] cities in Mexico. | ||
Revision as of 13:25, April 24, 2009
Puebla is the fourth largest city in Mexico and is the capital of the state of the same name. Founded in 1532 by Sebastian Ramirez de Fuenleal, archbishop of Santo Domingo, it became see of the bishopric originally created in 1526 at Tlaxcala[1]. On May 5th, 1862, Mexican forces under General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French army in Puebla. This victory is celebrated every 'Cinco de Mayo'. Puebla is sometimes called 'Puebla de los Angeles' or 'The City of Angels'. This city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is also one of the most Catholic cities in Mexico.
See also
References
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Britannica 1911