Pedro María de Anaya
Mexican politician (1795–1854) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Anaya and the second or maternal family name is Álvarez.
Pedro Bernardino María de Anaya y Álvarez (20 May 1794 – 21 March 1854) was a Mexican soldier who served twice as interim president of Mexico during the Mexican-American War. Inbetween presidencies, he directly participated in the fighting as an officer, distinguishing himself at the Battle of Churubusco.
Quick Facts 17th President of Mexico, Preceded by ...
Pedro María Anaya | |
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Portrait of Pedro María de Anaya | |
17th President of Mexico | |
In office 2 April – 20 May 1847 | |
Preceded by | Antonio López de Santa Anna |
Succeeded by | Antonio López de Santa Anna |
In office 13 November 1847 – 8 January 1848 | |
Preceded by | Manuel de la Peña y Peña |
Succeeded by | Manuel de la Peña y Peña |
President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 30 October – 30 November 1830 | |
Preceded by | José Antonio Sastre |
Succeeded by | Andrés Quintana Roo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1794-05-20)20 May 1794 Huichapan, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now Hidalgo, Mexico) |
Died | 21 March 1854(1854-03-21) (aged 59) Mexico City |
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