Santa Anna

[ sahn-tah ah-nah; English san-tuh an-uh ]

noun

1. An·to·nio Ló·pez de [ahn-, taw, -nyaw , law, -pes , th, e], 1795?–1876, Mexican general and revolutionist: dictator 1844–45; president 1833–35, 1853–55.

Example Sentences

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

Travis had been informed by Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna that if he didn't surrender the Alamo, all of Travis' soldiers would be killed.

From Salon

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