Angeles
FELIPE, a Mexican soldier who was executed following a court-martial at Chihuahua City, Mexico, on November 26, 1919. Angeles was one of the few well-trained Mexican army officers.
He was born in the State of Hidalgo in 1869, and studied military science in tillery. He wrote a military text book France, devoting special attention to ar- France, which was widely used in Mexico and elsewhere. He joined the revolution of Madero which resulted in the abdication of President Diaz. Under the command of Madero he carried on important operations against the bandit Zapata. After the fall of Madero he refused to support the government of President Huerta and was for a time kept in prison. ANGEL FISH He was finally released on condition that he remain in France. When Huerta had ceased to rule, Angeles returned to Mexhe remain in France. When Huerta had ceased to rule, Angeles returned to Mexico and joined the armies of Carranza and Villa. When a division arose between these two he remained with Villa, becoming chief of staff. He was one of the most successful officers operating under Villa, and was notable for his regard for the laws of war. He was captured by Carranza forces during hostili- ties between Villa and Carranza, in a cave at San Tome where, with four comcave at San Tome where, with four companions, he had taken refuge. After court-martial, he was sentenced to death, in spite of pleas for clemency. See MEXICO. regions of the ild angelica