Juan Bautista Alvarado

Governor of Alta California (1809-1882)

Juan Bautista Valentín Alvarado y Vallejo (February 14, 1809 – July 13, 1882) was a Californio and twice Governor of Alta California from 1836 to 1837, and 1838 to 1842.

Juan Bautista Alvarado
8th Governor of the Californias
In office
1837–1842
Preceded byJosé Castro
Succeeded byManuel Micheltorena
President of Alta California
(Unrecognized)
In office
1836–1837
Personal details
Born(1809-02-14)February 14, 1809
Monterey, California
DiedJuly 13, 1882(1882-07-13) (aged 73)
San Pablo, California
Spouse(s)María Martina Castro de Alvarado
ProfessionPolitician, ranchero, rebel