José Figueroa
José María Figueroa | |
|---|---|
| 6th Governor of Alta California | |
| In office 14 January 1833 – 29 September 1835 | |
| Preceded by | José María de Echeandía |
| Succeeded by | José Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1792 |
| Died | 29 September 1835 (aged 42–43) |
| Profession | Governor, politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Mexican Army |
| Rank | General |
José María Figueroa (1792 – 29 September 1835) was a Californio politician and military leader. He was a General and the Mexican Governor of Alta California from 1833 to 1835. His Manifesto (1835) was the first book published in California.