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Pancho Villa: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Francisco Villa • Doroteo Arango
Born June 5, 1878 • Mexico
Died July 20, 1923 (aged 45) • Hidalgo del Parral • Mexico
Role In Battle of Celaya • Battle of Ciudad Juárez • Battle of Columbus • Mexican Revolution • Porfiriato

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