Juan Bautista Alvarado
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alvarado and the second or maternal family name is Vallejo.
Juan Bautista Valentín Alvarado y Vallejo (February 14, 1809 – July 13, 1882)[1] usually known as Juan Bautista Alvarado, was a Californio politician that served as Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1842.[2] Prior to his term as governor, Alvarado briefly led a movement for independence of Alta California from 1836 to 1837, in which he successfully deposed interim governor Nicolás Gutiérrez, declared independence, and created a new flag and constitution, before negotiating an agreement with the Mexican government resulting in his recognition as governor and the end of the independence movement.
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Juan Bautista Alvarado | |
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8th Governor of the Californias | |
In office 1837–1842 | |
Preceded by | Nicolás Gutiérrez |
Succeeded by | Manuel Micheltorena |
President of Alta California (Unrecognized) | |
In office 1836–1837 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-02-14)February 14, 1809 Monterey, California |
Died | July 13, 1882(1882-07-13) (aged 73) San Pablo, California |
Spouse | María Martina Castro de Alvarado |
Profession | Politician, ranchero, rebel |
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