Manuel Micheltorena
Mexican politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Micheltorena and the second or maternal family name is Llano.
Joseph Manuel María Joaquin Micheltorena y Llano (8 June 1804 – 7 September 1853)[3] was a brigadier general and adjutant-general of the Mexican Army, Governor of California, commandant-general and inspector of the department of Las Californias, then within Mexico.[4] Micheltorena was the last non-Californian born Mexican governor, preceding the San Gabriel-born Pío Pico, the last provincial governor.
Quick Facts 9th Governor of California, Appointed by ...
Manuel Micheltorena | |
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9th Governor of California | |
In office 31 December 1842 – 22 February 1845 | |
Appointed by | Antonio López de Santa Anna |
Preceded by | Juan Bautista Alvarado |
Succeeded by | Pío Pico |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 June 1804[1] Oaxaca, New Spain[1] |
Died | 7 September 1853(1853-09-07) (aged 49) Mexico City, Mexico |
Profession | Politician, soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Mexico |
Branch/service | Mexican infantry |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Second Battle of Cahuenga Pass • Battle of Providencia Mexican-American War • Battle of Buena Vista |
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