Manuel Mondragón
Manuel Mondragón | |
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Mondragón in 1918 | |
| Born | 1859 Ixtlahuaca, State of Mexico |
| Died | 1922 (aged 63) San Sebastián, Spain |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Years of service | 1880–1914 |
| Rank | General de División |
| Commands | Secretario de Guerra y Marina |
| Battles / wars | Mexican Revolution |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur |
| Spouse(s) | Mercedes Valseca |
| Children | 8, including Carmen Mondragón |
Manuel Mondragón (1859–1922) was a Mexican military officer who played a prominent role in the Mexican Revolution. He graduated from the Mexican Military Academy as an artillery officer in 1880. He designed the world’s first gas-operated semi-automatic rifle, the M1908 rifle, and a 75mm howitzer. General Mondragón was the father of a model, artist and poet Carmen Mondragón, better known as Nahui Ollin.