Pedro José Domingo de la Calzada Manuel María Lascuráin Paredes was a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the 38th president of Mexico for 45 minutes on 19 February 1913, the shortest presidency in history. The grandson of Mariano Paredes, the 15th president of Mexico, Lascuráin previously served as Mexico's foreign secretary for two terms and was the director of a small law school in Mexico City for 16 years.
Pedro Lascuráin, Mexican politician, president for 45 minutes on February 13, 1913. (born 1856)
On July 21, in the year 1952, Pedro Lascuráin, Mexican politician, president for 45 minutes on February 13, 1913. (born 1856). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 21, one of 430 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Pedro Lascuráin. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on July 21, 1952 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 7 July 2026.
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