Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo Corral (December 7, 1859 – April 7, 1930) was a Mexican-born American lawyer and politician who served as the fourth governor of New Mexico and as a United States …

Larrazolo, who was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on December 7, 1859, was known as a gifted orator and a champion of civil rights. A former teacher and principal, he was devoted to achieving equality in …

LARRAZOLO, Octaviano Ambrosio, a Senator from New Mexico; born in El Valle de San Bartolo (now Allende), State of Chihuahua, Mexico, December 7, 1859; moved to Tucson, Ariz., in 1870 as a …

Sep 1, 1995 · Discover the life and legacy of Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo, a prominent attorney and politician known as the 'Silver Tongued Orator of the Southwest.' Learn about his early life, political …

After three unsuccessful bids for a seat in Congress, Larrazolo switched his political allegiance, joining the Republican Party in 1911. He next secured the Republican gubernatorial nomination, and was …

As a Hispanic Democrat, Larrazolo was a minority member of the state’s minority party, and as the new, predominantly Anglo-Democratic population grew, it became more resistant to the ambitions of Hispanic

Sep 6, 2024 · Larrazolo was deeply committed to civil rights, particularly the rights of Hispanic Americans in the Southwest. He served as the governor of New Mexico from 1919 to 1921, where he …

LARRAZOLO, OCTAVIANO AMBROSIO, a Senator from New Mexico; born in El Valle de San Bartolo (now Allende), State of Chihuahua, Mexico, December 7, 1859; moved to Tucson, Ariz., in 1870 as a …

Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo was a prominent figure in early 20th-century American politics, notably serving as the fourth governor of New Mexico and becoming the first Hispanic U.S. Senator.

Mar 17, 2019 · Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo (1888–1961) made history as the first Hispanic U.S. Senator in the United States, breaking barriers and paving the way for future Latinx political leaders.