Battle of Buena Vista
Defeated by General Zachary Taylor
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1847 in Mexico
Explore 13 historical events and records for Mexico in 1847.
Historical records for Mexico in 1847
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February
Battle of Buena Vista
Santa Anna attacks Taylor at Buena Vista but withdraws after heavy fighting
March
Siege of Veracruz
Morales defends Veracruz before the city capitulates to Scott's expedition
April
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Defeated by General Scott
Battle of Cerro Gordo
Santa Anna is defeated by Scott at Cerro Gordo during the advance from Veracruz
August
Battle of Churubusco
Santa Anna's forces suffer defeat at Churubusco after the American victory at Contreras
September
Battle of Molino del Rey
Defeated by General Scott
Battle of Molino del Rey
Santa Anna's troops are defeated at Molino del Rey outside Mexico City
Other events (month unknown)
Governor
Appointed Governor of Oaxaca
Mexican Army Defends Cerro Gordo
Santa Anna positioned Mexican forces in difficult hill country but was defeated by Scott's flanking attack.
Morales Defends Veracruz Fortifications
General Juan Morales commanded Mexican defenses as Scott's forces invested Veracruz.
Santa Anna Evacuates Mexico City
Following American battlefield victories Santa Anna's remaining forces withdrew from the capital.
Santa Anna Returns To Campaign
Santa Anna assembled an army for a march north against Taylor while planning to resist Scott's coastal invasion.
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