President of Mexico; general. Born 1797 and died 1849 in Mexico City. Began military career in 1812; offices held include: brigadier general (1832); Minister of War (Dec. 1838); military governor of Jalisco (1841-January 28, 1843); Comandante General of Mexico (1841). Led movement against President José Joaquín de Herrera on December 14, 1845. Named interim president of Mexico on January 4, 1846; elected president by Congress on June 12, 1846. Paredes took command of the Mexican Army on June 20, 1846; his government ceased to function on July 28, 1846. He was captured in an armed rebellion on August 4, 1846, and imprisoned, then exiled to Paris, France, in October 1846. Paredes had returned to Mexico by September 1847 and participated in an insurrection in July 1848. He was defeated by General Anastasio Bustamante, fled again to Europe, returned to Mexico under the general amnesty of April 1849, and died in poverty in Mexico City in September 1849.
From the description of Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga collection, 1825-1876 (bulk 1840-1849). (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 30152232
President of Mexico; general. Born 1797 and died 1849 in Mexico City. Began military career in 1812; offices held include: brigadier general (1832); Minister of War (Dec. 1838); military governor of Jalisco (1841-January 28, 1843); Comandante General of Mexico (1841). Led movement against President José Joaquín de Herrera on December 14, 1845. Named interim president of Mexico on January 4, 1846; elected president by Congress on June 12, 1846. Paredes took command of the Mexican Army on June 20, 1846; his government ceased to function on July 28, 1846. He was captured in an armed rebellion on August 4, 1846, and imprisoned, then exiled to Paris, France, in October 1846. Paredes had returned to Mexico by September 1847 and participated in an insurrection in July 1848. He was defeated by General Anastasio Bustamante, fled again to Europe, returned to Mexico under the general amnesty of April 1849, and died in poverty in Mexico City in September 1849.
7 Jan 1797
born in Mexico City
6 Jan 1812
becomes cadet in the Regimiento de Infantería de México
1816
enters the Ejército Trigarante as sublieutenant
March 1821
adheres with his regiment to the Plan of Iguala; is named by Iturbide as captain of high-mobility troops (capitán de cazadores) in the regiment assigned to Mexico City
obtains notable victory at Arroyo Hondo, Querétaro; awarded shield inscribed “30 against 400”
June 1821
made lieutenant colonel
1822
made battalion commander
11 Feb 1823
publicly denounces Iturbide in Puebla
1823
as mayor of the Plaza of Puebla, joins with Marqués of Vivanco in proclaiming national independence
21 Dec 1829
while chief weapons officer in Guadalajara, rebels in support of the Plan of Jalapa
1831
promoted to colonel
1832
made brigadier general
1832 (1833?)
is advanced to division commander, as Comandante General de San Luis, Sonora y Jalisco
1835
begins to take active part in politics, advocating national unity and reinforcing Santa Anna at the battle of Guadalupe, Zacatecas
4 Dec 1838
serves as Minister of War until 12 Dec 1838
18 May 1839
in Jalisco, helps Gov. Escobedo to suppress a federalist revolt
1841
becomes part of a military junta, in agreement with Santa Anna, supporting the “Bases de Tacubaya”
8 Aug 1841
sets forth in Guadalajara a plan under his own name, reproaching Bustamante for yielding to the French and for not having tried to recover Texas
Aug 1841
is excluded from Santa Anna's cabinet but is re-named military governor of Jalisco
1841
supports Santa Anna for President; Santa Anna names him to the Junta de Notables, and Bravo makes him Comandante General of Mexico
28 Jan 1843
ceases to be Governor of Jalisco
Oct 1843
publicly repudiates President Santa Anna at Celaya
1843
exiled by Santa Anna to Toluca for refusing to command the troops of Yucatán
July 1844
named Senator but refuses post
1844
quarrels with Santa Anna, foments demonstration against him
14 Dec 1845
rebels against President Herrera; proclaims himself a champion of national rights; does not march to Saltillo against U.S. invaders
2 Jan 1846
enters Mexico City, is received by the Junta of Notables, most of whom he himself appointed
3 Jan 1846
named interim President by this Junta
4 Jan 1846
takes oath of office but does not exercise its powers
12 June 1846
officially re-elected President by Congress in extraordinary session; chooses Gen. Bravo as his Vice-president
Paredes' govt unable to meet civilian or military expenses
20 June 1846
Paredes is given authority to command the Mexican Army
28 July 1846
his administration ceases to function
4 August 1846
an armed rebellion, headed by Jalisco, rises against him in Mexico City; Paredes is captured, imprisoned in a convent
Oct 1846
goes to exile in France
returns to Mexico
12 June 1848
opposes treaty of peace with U.S., calling for self-rule of states
1 July 1848
joins insurrectionists Cosió and Jarauta in Lagos, Jalisco
18 July 1848
is defeated with insurgents (Cosió, Jarauta, Doblado, Negrete) in Guanajuato by Bustamante; escapes, flees to Europe
April 1849
is included in Mexico's general amnesty, returns to Mexico
Sept 1849
dies in Mexico City under conditions of near poverty
From the guide to the Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga Collection 30152232., 1825-1876, 1840-1849, (Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin)
