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COMMANDER // 1786–1854

Nicolás Bravo

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Lifespan

1786 – 1854

1790180018101820183018401850Mexican War of Independence · 1800-1821Mexican-American War · 1846–1848Capture of Oaxaca — November 25, 1812 · Mexican Insurgents · Mexican War of IndependenceBattle of Lomas de Santa María — December 23, 1813 · Mexican Rebels · Mexican War of IndependenceChapultepec — 13 Sep 1847 · Mexico · Mexican-American War

Active service 1812–1847 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 26.

Profile

Nicolás Bravo Rueda was a Mexican soldier and politician who served as interim President of Mexico three times, in 1839, 1842, and 1846. Previously, he fought in the Mexican War of Independence, and served as Mexico's first Vice President under President Guadalupe Victoria from 1824 until 1827, when he attempted to overthrow Victoria. He was also the fourth vice president under President Mariano Paredes in 1846, and served in the Mexican–American War.

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Battles (3)

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