COMMANDER // 1789–1832
Manuel de Mier y Terán
brigadier generalMexico1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1789 – 1832
Active service 1812 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 23.
Profile
José Manuel Rafael Simeón de Mier y Terán, generally known as Manuel de Mier y Terán, was a military and political figure during the Mexican War of Independence and during the era of the First Republic serving in the Mexican congress and as Minister of War. He made an inspection of Texas on behalf of the government and was placed in charge of securing the area after the Mexican government banned further American immigration in 1830.
Battles (1)
1812
Capture of OaxacaMexican War of Independence · Mexican Insurgents