Juan Bautista Vigil y Alarid
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Juan Bautista Vigil y Alarid (1792–1866) was acting Governor of New Mexico in 1846 during the period when the United States consolidated military rule over the former territory of Mexico following the Mexican–American War. As such, Alarid was the last Mexican governor of New Mexico.
Quick Facts Mexican Governor of New Mexico (Interim), Preceded by ...
Juan Bautista Vigil y Alarid | |
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Mexican Governor of New Mexico (Interim) | |
In office August 1846 – September 1846 | |
Preceded by | Manuel Armijo |
Succeeded by | Charles Bent |
Personal details | |
Born | 1792 Santa Fe, Nuevo México, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now New Mexico, U.S.) |
Died | 1866 (aged 73–74) |
Profession | Politician |
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