Juan Bautista Alvarado
Juan Bautista Alvarado | |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 14, 1809 Monterey, California |
| Died | July 13, 1882 (aged 73) San Pablo, California |
| Spouse | María Martina Castro de Alvarado |
| Profession | Politician, ranchero, rebel |
Juan Bautista Valentín Alvarado y Vallejo (February 14, 1809 – July 13, 1882) usually known as Juan Bautista Alvarado, was a Californio politician that served as governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1842. 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.