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COMMANDER // 1802–1855

Mariano Arista

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Lifespan

1802 – 1855

18101820183018401850Pastry War · 1838-1839Mexican-American War · 1846–1848Battle of Veracruz — November 27, 1838 · Mexico · Pastry WarBattle of Resaca de la Palma — May 9, 1846 · Mexico · Mexican-American WarPalo Alto — 8 May 1846 · Mexico · Mexican-American War

Active service 1838–1846 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 36.

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José Mariano Martín Buenaventura Ignacio Nepomuceno García de Arista Nuez was a Mexican soldier and politician who served as the 19th president of Mexico from 1851 to 1853.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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