José González Salas

José González Salas (1862-1912) was a Mexican general who participated in the Mexican Revolution who was Secretary of War and Navy of Mexico twice throughout his career before committing suicide after the First Battle of Rellano.

José González Salas
Secretary of War and Navy of Mexico
In office
July 3, 1911  October 30, 1911
PresidentFrancisco León de la Barra
Vice PresidentJose Maria Pino Suarez
Preceded byEugenio Rascón
Succeeded byManuel M. Plata
In office
November 6, 1911  March 5, 1912
PresidentFrancisco I. Madero
Vice PresidentJose Maria Pino Suarez
Preceded byManuel M. Plata
Succeeded byÁngel García Peña
Personal details
Born(1862-03-19)March 19, 1862
Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico
DiedMarch 25, 1912(1912-03-25) (aged 50)
Rellano, Chihuahua, Mexico
Alma materHeroic Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance Porfiriato
Branch Mexican Army
Years of service1884 – 1912
RankBrigadier General
CommandsDivisión del Norte
Battles/warsCaste War of Yucatán
Yaqui Wars
Mexican Revolution
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