Brief Life History of Felipe
Felipe Castillo Garcia was christened on 3 May 1860, in Tecolotlán, Jalisco, Mexico as the son of Calisto Castillo and Gregoria Garcia.
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Family Time Line
Calisto Castillo
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Gregoria Garcia
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Felipe Castillo Garcia
1860–
Sources (1)
- Felipe Castillo Garcia, "México, bautismos, 1560-1950"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (3)
1861
Moratorium on foreign debt payments. Tripartite agreement for intervention signed by Britain, France, and Spain.
1862
French forces march on capital but suffer defeat at Puebla.
1862 · The Battle of Puebla
During the Second French intervention in Mexico, French soldiers entered the city of Puebla to conquer it for France. They were met by the Mexican Army and a battle ensued. Even though the French forces were better equipped and larger, the Mexican Army beat them and gained a boost in their morale to continue fighting. To remember this victory, the Mexican people celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5) every year.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Luis, Manuel, Jesus, Francisco, Jorge, Ramon, Pedro, Roberto, Raul.
Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived by the castle or fortified building, castillo (from Latin castellum), or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. Compare Del Castillo .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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