Riva Palacio, Mariano, 1803-1880

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Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, industry.

From the description of Mariano Riva Palacio Collection, 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875). (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 29925371

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

  • 4 Nov 1803: born in Mexico City to D. Esteban de la Riva Palacio and Doña María Dolores Díaz.
  • 18??: entered Seminario to study law, did not graduate
  • 1829: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México
  • 1830: became Sixth Alcalde, Ayuntamiento, Mexico City
  • Dec 1831: married Dolores Guerrero, daughter of Gen. Vicente Guerrero
  • 1833: elected deputy to congress
  • 1834: re-elected deputy
  • 3 June 1848: served as Minister of Hacienda until 20 Aug 1848
  • 31 Aug 1849: became governor of the state of Mexico (improved state revenue-gathering techniques, paid state debts; established market, public jail, monument to Hidalgo in Toluca; constructed garrison in Real del Monte; persecuted bandits, pursued criminals; founded savings-and-loan institutions)
  • 1851: called to central government as Minister of Justice
  • 2 May 1852: end of first term as Governor of State of Mexico
  • 1852 - 1854 : imprisoned and exiled during final government of Antonio López de Santa Anna
  • 1855: after fall of Santa Anna, refused Gen. Carrera's request to form a cabinet in Carrera's provisional government
  • 1856: became deputy to the Congreso Constituyente
  • 1856: requested a leave from duties as deputy to join the Junta del Desague, responsible for drainage of the Valley of Mexico becomes spokesman of the Junta de Crédito Público
  • Jan 1857: named constitutionally as Governor of the State of Mexico (drained Lagoon of Lerma, chased bandits, built courthouse; worked for construction of a Toluca-Mexico railroad; toward end of career worked diligently for development of roads and railways and for the industrial development of the nation)
  • May 1863: refused appointment to the Junta de Notables
  • July 1864: refused Maximilian's offer of the Ministry of Gobernación
  • May 1867: named by the imprisoned Maximilian to defend him; marcha a Querétaro y luego a S. Luis Potosí para cumplir su cometido ante el Presidente Juárez
  • 1867: Riva Palacio publishes his Memorandum sobre el proceso (de)... Maximiliano.
  • 1868: elected to Congress but prefers to continue directing the Ayuntamiento of Mexico City, working with issues of water supply, street improvement, and public safety
  • Dec 1868: elected Presidente de la Cámara (Ayuntamiento or Deputies?)
  • 26 Sept 1869: once more became governor of the State of Mexico
  • 29 April 1870: end of term as governor (Porrúa says 16 Dec 1871)
  • 16 Dec 1871: declared “benemérito” by Legislature
  • 1876: named director of the national financial-aid society, Monte de Piedad
  • 20 Feb 1880: died in Mexico City
  • 21 Feb 1880: lo enterraron Panteón Francés

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

Political leader. Born 1803 and died 1880 in Mexico City. Educated as lawyer. Offices held: Primer Regidor del Ayuntamiento de México (1829), deputy to the Congreso de la Unión (first elected 1833), Minister of Justice, Minister of Hacienda (June-Aug. 1848), thrice Governor of the State of Mexico (1849, 1857, 1871), Director del Nacional Monte de Piedad. Imprisoned 1852-1854 during final presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna. Named Emperor Maximilan's defender in May 1867. Worked to develop Mexico's law enforcement system, roads, railways, and industry.

For a complete chronology of Mariano Riva Palacio, see Part 1: Introduction to this guide.

From the guide to the Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875), (Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin)

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creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Riva Palacio, Vicente, 1832-1896. Vicente Riva Palacio collection, 1790-1896 (bulk 1814-1896). University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Vicente Riva Palacio Collection 32288987., 1790-1896, 1814-1896 Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794?-1876. Letter : to Sr. Dn Manuel Castañares / by Antonio López de Santa Anna, 1847 Feb 9. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Escudero y Echánove, Pedro, 1818-1897. Pedro Escudero y Echánove correspondence, 1845-1867. University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
referencedIn Sánchez Garayo, Atilano. Atilano Sánchez Garayo papers, 1815-1878. University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Riva Palacio, Mariano, 1803-1880. Mariano Riva Palacio Collection, 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875). University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784. California mission and church miscellany, 1773-1846. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
creatorOf Mariano Riva Palacio Collection 29925371., 1716-1880 (bulk 1835-1875) Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin
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associatedWith Alvarez, Juan, 1790-1867. person
associatedWith Arista, Mariano, 1802-1855. person
associatedWith Bravo, Nicolas, 1786-1854 person
associatedWith Comonfort, Ignacio, 1812-1863. person
associatedWith Escudero y Echánove, Pedro, 1818-1897. person
associatedWith García, Genaro, 1867-1920, person
associatedWith Guerrero, Vicente, 1782-1831 person
associatedWith Hernandez de Guerrero, Guadalupe, d. 1847 person
associatedWith Riva Palacio, Vicente, 1832-1896 person
associatedWith Sánchez Garayo, Atilano. person
associatedWith Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794?-1876. person
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Chapultepec (Mexico City, Mexico)
Mexico
Chapultepec (Mexico City, Mexico)
Mexico (Mexico : State)
Mexico
Subject
Justice, Administration of
Justice, Administration of
Business enterprises
Business enterprises
Haciendas
Haciendas
Public institutions
Public institutions
Public works
Public works
Occupation
Activity

Person

Birth 1803-11-04

Death 1880-02-20

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