Federico Sodi Romero Explained

Federico Sodi Romero
Birth Name:Federico Luis Carlos Sodi Romero
Birth Date:2 March 1890
Birth Place:Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
Death Place:Mexico City, Mexico
Alma Mater:Institute of Sciences and Arts of Oaxaca (LLB)
Children:5
Relatives:Sodi family

Federico Luis Carlos Sodi Romero (Spanish pronunciation: [feðeˈɾiko ˈlwis ˈkaɾlos ˈsoði roˈmeɾo]; March 2, 1890 – December 15, 1969) was a Mexican lawyer, novelist, professor, and playwright who gained notoriety as a public defender in his native Oaxaca City and later in Mexico City.[1] He was the defense attorney of David Alfaro Siqueiros in the lead-up to his trial for the attempted assassination of Leon Trotsky.[2]

Early life and education

Federico Luis Carlos Sodi Romero was born on March 2, 1890, in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca. He was the son of Carlos Sodi Candiani and Refugio Romero Guendulain. On his father's side he belonged to the Sodi family, whose members have stood out throughout Mexican history in different fields.

In 1913, Sodi graduated with a law degree from the Institute of Sciences and Arts of Oaxaca.[3]

Sodi was a professor at the National School of Jurisprudence for 4 years, during which he counted Miguel Alemán among his students, who during his mandate as Mexican president, offered him a seat as a federal deputy, which he refused.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Sodi Romero, Federico . El jurado resuelve: memorias . Barrios Gomez . Agustín . Ediciones Oasis, S.A. . 1971 . 2nd . . 8–11 . es.
  2. News: November 23, 1940. Industrial Unionism Held by CIO. IV. 1. Socialist Appeal. 47. 2022-10-25.
  3. Web site: Hombre conversando con Federico Sodi . 2022-10-25 . Mediateca INAH.