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Mariano Arista Biography and Timeline

Follow Mariano Arista through 4 dated historical records for Mexico.

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Mariano Arista, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1846–1846Years on this page

1846

25 April 1846

Thornton Affair

General · Commander of the Army of the North · Rio Grande · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Arista's forces engage American troops in the clash that helps trigger formal war

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1846

8 May 1846

Battle of Palo Alto

General · Commander of the Army of the North · Palo Alto · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Arista is defeated by Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1846

9 May 1846

Battle of Resaca de la Palma

General · Commander of the Army of the North · Resaca de la Palma · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Arista's army is defeated and retreats after the Battle of Resaca de la Palma

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1846

1846

Mexican Cavalry Attacks Thornton Patrol

Military or Political Leader · Rio Grande · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Mexican cavalry engaged the American reconnaissance party led by Seth Thornton on 25 April, providing a catalyst for war.

Records, sources and methodology

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