23 February 1847Battle of Buena VistaAntonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Defeated by General Zachary Taylor
Historical records for Mexico in 1847, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Defeated by General Zachary Taylor
Santa Anna attacks Taylor at Buena Vista but withdraws after heavy fighting
Morales defends Veracruz before the city capitulates to Scott's expedition
Defeated by General Scott
Santa Anna is defeated by Scott at Cerro Gordo during the advance from Veracruz
Santa Anna's forces suffer defeat at Churubusco after the American victory at Contreras
Defeated by General Scott
Santa Anna's troops are defeated at Molino del Rey outside Mexico City
Appointed Governor of Oaxaca
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