Mariano Chico

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Mariano Chico
Mariano Chico

In office
April 1836 – July 1836
President Antonio López de Santa Anna
Preceded by Nicolas Gutierrez
Succeeded by Nicolas Gutierrez

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. 

Persondata
NAME Castro, Mariano
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Colonel Mariano Chico,
SHORT DESCRIPTION Governor of Alta California
DATE OF BIRTH 1796
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH 1850
PLACE OF DEATH

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