Tapia, Santiago, 1820-1866
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Soldier, general, governor. Born in Aguililla, Mexico, in 1820. Died in Matamoros in 1866. Entered the Mexican Army at the age of twelve "under the protection of General Santa Anna" and participated in the war against the French invasion of Veracruz (1838-1839), the War with Texas, the U.S.-Mexican War and the War of French intervention, 1861-1867. He was involved in political conflicts between liberal and conservative factions, adhering to the "Plan de Ayutla" and joining the Liberal army during the "Guerra de los Tres Años" (1858-1861). Tapia was governor of Puebla in 1862, of Michoacán in 1863 and of Tamaulipas in 1866. He died of typhus during the siege of Matamoros.
From the description of Santiago Tapia collection, 1823-1866. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 46823600
Soldier, general, governor. Born in Aguililla, Mexico, in 1820. Died in Matamoros in 1866. Entered the Mexican Army at the age of twelve "under the protection of General Santa Anna" and participated in the war against the French invasion of Veracruz (1838-1839), the War with Texas, the U.S.-Mexican War and the War of French intervention, 1861-1867. He was involved in political conflicts between liberal and conservative factions, adhering to the "Plan de Ayutla" and joining the Liberal army during the "Guerra de los Tres Años (1858-1861). Tapia was governor of Puebla in 1862, of Michoacán in 1863 and of Tamaulipas in 1866. He died of typhus during the siege of Matamoros.
From the guide to the Santiago Tapia Papers BENSON-MS TAPIA. 46823600., 1823-1866, (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)
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creatorOf | Tapia, Santiago, 1820-1866. Santiago Tapia collection, 1823-1866. | University of Texas Libraries |
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