Juan Bautista Alvarado
Governor of Alta California (1809-1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Juan Bautista Valentín Alvarado y Vallejo (February 14, 1809 – July 13, 1882) was a Californio and twice Governor of Alta California from 1836 to 1837, and 1838 to 1842.
Quick Facts 8th Governor of the Californias, Preceded by ...
Juan Bautista Alvarado | |
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8th Governor of the Californias | |
In office 1837–1842 | |
Preceded by | José Castro |
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(s) | María Martina Castro de Alvarado |
Profession | Politician, ranchero, rebel |
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