Declaration of Republic
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Biography and Timeline
Follow Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna through 22 dated historical records for Mexico.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
22Distinct records
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1823–1847Years on this page
1823
Constitution of Mexico
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
Coup
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
Declaration of Republic
A Republican leader of a revolution which leads to the declaration of the Republic
1835
Battle of Gohad
The Mexican army Massacres the Texan rebels
Role range: 1836-1845
Independence of Mexico
Texas declares independence from Mexico & its President, de Santa Anna
Independence of Texas
Texas declares independence from Mexico & its President, de Santa Anna
1836
Battle of Alamo
Mexicans storm a Spanish mission slaughtering all 187 Texan defenders. General Anna has the defenders bodies burned as an example to the rebellious Texans
Role range: 1836-1845
Invasion of Texas
Leads an invasion of Texas after US settlers decalare independence
Role range: 1836-1845
Battle of Alamo
The defenders are massacarred within 1 hour. Demands surrender but receives canon shot & orders his artillery destroy the mission
Role range: 1836-1845
Battle of Alamo
Travis & Bowie retreat to the Alamo despite orders by General Houston to withdraw
Role range: 1836-1845
Battle of Jacinto
Defeated by General sam houston & taken prisoner
Role range: 1836-1845
1847
Battle of Buena Vista
Defeated by General Zachary Taylor
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Buena Vista
Santa Anna attacks Taylor at Buena Vista but withdraws after heavy fighting
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Defeated by General Scott
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Santa Anna is defeated by Scott at Cerro Gordo during the advance from Veracruz
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Battle of Churubusco
Santa Anna's forces suffer defeat at Churubusco after the American victory at Contreras
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Battle of Molino del Rey
Defeated by General Scott
Role range: 1846-1847
Battle of Molino del Rey
Santa Anna's troops are defeated at Molino del Rey outside Mexico City
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Santa Anna Returns To Campaign
Santa Anna assembled an army for a march north against Taylor while planning to resist Scott's coastal invasion.
Mexican Army Defends Cerro Gordo
Santa Anna positioned Mexican forces in difficult hill country but was defeated by Scott's flanking attack.
Santa Anna Evacuates Mexico City
Following American battlefield victories Santa Anna's remaining forces withdrew from the capital.
Records, sources and methodology
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