Gregorio Cortez
Male, Deceased Person
1875 – 1916
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Who was Gregorio Cortez?
Gregorio Cortez Lira was a Mexican American outlaw in the American Old West who became a folk hero to Mexicans living in South Texas. He was known for his ability to evade authorities as well as his impassioned words in court.
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- Born
- Jun 22, 1875
Matamoros - Ethnicity
- Mexican American
- Died
- Feb 28, 1916
Nuevo Laredo
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on July 23, 2013
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