Republic of Sonora
Republic of Baja California and Sonora República de Baja California y Sonora | |||||||||||||
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| 1854 | |||||||||||||
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| Status | Unrecognized state | ||||||||||||
| Capital | La Paz, Baja California | ||||||||||||
| Government | Republic under a military dictatorship | ||||||||||||
• President | William Walker | ||||||||||||
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• Independence | January 21, 1854 | ||||||||||||
• Disestablished | May 8, 1854 | ||||||||||||
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| Today part of | Mexico | ||||||||||||
The Republic of Baja California and Sonora or more simply known as the Republic of Sonora was a short-lived, unrecognized federal republic ruled by filibuster William Walker in 1854. It was based in Baja California and also claimed (but never controlled) Sonora. Walker's actions generated interest back in San Francisco, where bonds for the Republic of Sonora were sold, and its flag was even raised in places. His enterprise, however, suffered from a lack of supplies and discontent from within; the Mexican government quickly forced Walker to retreat.