Mariano Chico
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Mariano Chico | |
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In office April 1836 – July 1836 |
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President | Antonio López de Santa Anna |
Preceded by | Nicolas Gutierrez |
Succeeded by | Nicolas Gutierrez |
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Born | 1796 |
Died | 1850 |
Profession | Soldier |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Colonel Mariano Chico (1796-1850) served one of the briefest terms as Alta California governor from April 1836 to July 1836. He was both preceded and succeeded by the equally unpopular Lieutenant Colonel Nicolas Gutierrez who joined him in exile in Mexico on November 5, 1836, by a Northern revolt.
[edit] References
Pourade, Richard F. The History of San Diego. San Diego: The San Diego Union.
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NAME | Castro, Mariano |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Colonel Mariano Chico, |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | Governor of Alta California |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1796 |
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DATE OF DEATH | 1850 |
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