José Sánchez del Río

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About José Sánchez del Río

José Luis Sánchez del Río was a Mexican Cristero who was put to death by government officials because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith. His death was seen as a largely political venture on the part of government officials in their attempt to stamp out dissent and crush religious freedom in the area.

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José Sánchez del Río's Timeline

1913
March 28, 1913
Sahuayo, Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico
1928
February 10, 1928
Age 14
Sahuayo, Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico