Guillermo Landa y Escandón (2 May 1842 - 1 March 1927) was a Mexican politician and businessman. He was

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of the

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of Mexico. He was one of the ''

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s''. He studied at Stonyhurst College from 1858 to 1862. He is a great-great-grandparent of actress

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and attorney Alexander Clark.

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1842 births 1927 deaths Mexican businesspeople Heads of Government of Mexico City {{Mexico-politician-stub