Jesús Carranza
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Jesús Carranza Neira (June 16, 1813–May 25, 1899) was a prominent Mexican politician, businessman, and colonel. He fought in the French intervention and was in charge of the Monclova district. He was the father of Mexico's president, Venustiano Carranza.