Jose María Yáñez
Jose María Yáñez (1803 - August 10th 1880) was a Mexican soldier of the 19th century, a general who fought as hero during the war of independence against Spain, then during the invasion of the France and the the United States.
Biography
Resulting from a family of peasants of the valley of Santiago (Guanajuato), Jose María Yáñez left at his place whereas he was only one child to see country and the habits of people. At the 18 years age it joined the army of the three guarantees to fight for the independence of Mexico where it was promoted, and had its best feat of arms in the defense of Tampico against a forwarding eight years after the declaration of independence.
In 1838, it contributed to the defense of Veracruz against the French invaders when they attacked during the Guerre of pastry making. May 20th, 1846, he revolted against the president Mariano Paredes there Arrillaga, who was a conservative who tried to change the republic into monarchy. As a general with Jalisco, ordering an army of 500 men and six pieces of artillery, it attacked the American Armée, which had arrived by the port of San Blas, forcing the invaders to fold up itself. In 1852, it was indicated governor of Jalisco.
One of the military facts most remarkable in connection with Yáñez, was the defense of Guaymas. It was indicated governor of the Sonora the April 19th 1854, and the July 13rd of the same year, it defended the State against the army of the count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. During this month, the State of Sonora was invaded by 400 Flibustier S come from France, Germany and the Chile, under the orders of Boulbon, which tried to annex the Mexican State in order to found an independent country. The count Boulbon tried to convince Yáñez to give up Guaymas without resistance, and after its refusal, it attacked the port on July 13rd. The close Mexican States joined the army ordered by Yañez, and Boulbon was stopped and carried out the August 13rd. President Santa Anna criticized, without apparent jealousy, the courage of Yáñez, but when its administration ended, Yáñez was declared “Benefactor of Sonora and Jalisco. ”
It was later indicated governor of Sinaloa and accepted the Tacubaya plan. It was in function at the time of the reign of Maximilien Ier of Mexico and during the Republic thereafter.
Jose María Yáñez died as a Minister for the war and the marine, with Mexico City.
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