Gabriel Valencia
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Gabriel Valencia (c.1794 – March 25, 1848)[1] was a Mexican soldier in the early years of the Republic. From December 30, 1845 to January 2, 1846 he served as interim president of Mexico. He was the President of the Chamber of Deputies in 1843.[2]
Quick Facts President of Mexico, Preceded by ...
Gabriel Valencia | |
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President of Mexico | |
In office December 30, 1845 – 2 January 1846 | |
Preceded by | José Joaquín de Herrera |
Succeeded by | Mariano Paredes |
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Valencia joined the Spanish colonial army before Mexican independence, but transferred his allegiance to the Mexican army in 1821. He made friends in the military and government, becoming a power in Mexican politics. He forged an uneasy alliance with Antonio López de Santa Anna, a powerful figure repeatedly in and out of the presidency during this period.