Manuel Micheltorena
Manuel Micheltorena | |
|---|---|
| 9th Governor of California | |
| In office 31 December 1842 – 22 February 1845 | |
| Appointed by | Antonio López de Santa Anna |
| Preceded by | Juan Bautista Alvarado |
| Succeeded by | Pío Pico |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph (José) Manuel María Joaquin Micheltorena y Llano 8 June 1804 Oaxaca, New Spain |
| Died | 7 September 1853 (aged 49) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Profession | Politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Branch/service | Mexican infantry |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Second Battle of Cahuenga Pass • Battle of Providencia Mexican-American War • Battle of Buena Vista |
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Joseph Manuel María Joaquin Micheltorena y Llano (8 June 1804 – 7 September 1853) was a brigadier general and adjutant-general of the Mexican Army, governor of California, commandant-general and inspector of the department of Las Californias, then within Mexico. Micheltorena was the last non-Californian born Mexican governor, preceding the San Gabriel–born Pío Pico, the last provincial governor.