Juan Bautista Alvarado
Appearance
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 | Monterey, California | February 14, 1809
Died | July 13, 1882 San Pablo, California | (aged 73)
Spouse(s) | María Martina Castro de Alvarado |
Profession | Politician, ranchero, rebel |
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.