'''Porfirio Diaz''' was a soldier and president of [[Mexico]] (1877–80, 1884–1911). He established a centralized state that he controlled for more than three decades. He kept the social peace, encouraged foreign investment, and had friendly relationships with the U.S.
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'''Porfirio Diaz Mory''', (born Sept. 15, 1830, Oaxaca, Mex. — died July 2, 1915, Paris, Fr.) was a soldier (Mexican-American War volunteer, French Intervention hero) and president of [[Mexico]] (1876–80, 1884–1911).
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In 1850 Porfirio entered the Instituto de Ciencias y Artes (Oaxaca) to study Law.
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He established a centralized state that he controlled for more than three decades. He kept the social peace, encouraged foreign investment, and had friendly relationships with the U.S.