Mariano Chaves

Mariano Chaves
Mexican Governor of New Mexico
(Acting)
In office
31 January 1844 – 10 April 1844
Preceded byManuel Armijo
Succeeded byFelipe Sena
Personal details
Born31 December 1799
DiedMay 1845 (aged 45)
ChildrenJosé Francisco Chaves
ProfessionSoldier
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José Mariano Chaves y Castillo (or Mariano Chávez) (31 December 1799 – May 1845) was a wealthy Spanish-American landowner who was the acting governor of New Mexico for a few months during 1844. Chaves County, New Mexico is named after him.