he studied early on in león, guanajuato before later entering the colegio de san gregorio in mexico city. he always was a liberal thinker, ready to ask for ideas and opinions. after the restoration of the republic, he was at various times a deputy in general congress. he was the person in charge of the foundation of various newspapers, as well as occupier of various public offices, like the leon city hall register, deputy to the legislature of guanajuato, and later to the congress of the union.