Juan Carrasco (general)

General Juan Carrasco (1878–1922), was a Mexican military who participated in the Mexican Revolution.

Biography
Juan Carrasco was born in Puerto de Canoas, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México on June 24, 1878. Taking eight years when he was sent to study in Mazatlán, three months after returning to Rancho El Potrero, because his father had died. Not going back to school. According to his biographer, could not read or write. He dedicated himself to work and sell lime to support his family. In 1910 it was known at the end of the revolution with the nickname "El Calero".

Race
He joined the Plan de San Luis Potosí, signed by Francisco I. Madero presidential candidate, who summoned the Mexican people to the revolution, ignoring the government of General Porfirio Díaz, and the other authorities whose power dominated the popular vote. Carrasco enlisted in the forces of General Justo Tirado. In 1913, falling Madero, was released back into the fight. At first his work was focused on cutting guerrilla communications and prevent the traffic of trains with federal troops. But on September 9, 1913 Quila take the square and then fought in El Habal and The Venadillo. Alberto T. Rasgado general, the head of an army of 1500 armed men chased him, registering fighting in the water intake Sequeiros, El Conchi, Villa Union, The Milkweed, Tierra Blanca and others. Conchi defeated in the federal column composed of the second battalion of sappers and a fraction of the eighth battalion taking away two guns and making many prisoners. Participate in the square of Mazatlán, with Ramón f.Iturbe general in 1914. He reached the rank of brigadier general the first of November 1915. He was head of several military zones in 1919 asked permission secretary of war wing of the army to withdraw and accept the nomination to the government of Sinaloa. The fall of presidency Venustiano Carranza, who was a supporter, wing force him to abandon his political plans. For personal questions dissociate General Angel Flores, and championed the cause antiobregonista. In Guamuchilito, within the limits of Nayarit and Durango on November 8, 1922, confronted wing forces pursuing him, on his way to Durango to join forces with General Francisco Murguía. Watt is melee, but lost his life. He was buried in the cemetery of El Potrero. Their bravery and fame of a man on horseback are recorded on the run. Streets named after him several cared Sinaloa. Francisco Muro Rousse says of Carrasco "it is said that the rancher's pasture was still John to dry. Not otherwise speak to his subordinates, officers and soldiers. He declined and was welcomed with devotion. It was sort of an idol of the people". However, political developments on the grounds their aspirations dented Obregon in Sonora combat, so he was killed on the borders of Nayarit on his way to Durango, November 8, 1922.