Santa Anna

American  

[sahn-tah ah-nah, san-tuh an-uh] / ˈsɑn tɑ ˈɑ nɑ, ˈsæn tə ˈæn ə /

noun

1. Antonio López de 1795?–1876, Mexican general and revolutionist: dictator 1844–45; president 1833–35, 1853–55.

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Example Sentences

Information on Hector Santa Anna, a World War II bomber pilot and career military leader who has been called a hero of the war, has been taken down, as well.

From BBC

Antonio López de Santa Anna served a total of 11 terms as president, while Díaz ruled with an iron fist for 35 years.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1838, Antonio López de Santa Anna, who served as president of Mexico 11 times, lost his leg in battle, and had it buried with honors.

From Seattle Times

A celebrity was expected at the National Theatre for Saturday’s performance: Antonio López de Santa Anna, the president of Mexico.

From Washington Post

Capitol building in Washington, D.C., a clear parallel is drawn between Montezuma’s surrender to Cortés and the Mexican general Santa Anna’s surrender to the United States after the Mexican-American War of 1846-48.

From New York Times