Manuel Armijo

Manuel Armijo
Pastel portrait of Manuel Armijo by Alfred S. Waugh, ca. 1840
6th, 13th, and 15th Mexican Governor of New Mexico
In office 1827–1829
Preceded by	Antonio Narbona
Succeeded by	José Antonio Chaves
In office 21 September 1837 – April 1844
Preceded by	Pablo Montoya
Succeeded by	Mariano Chávez
In office March 1845 – August 1846
Preceded by	José Chávez y Castillo
Succeeded by	Juan Bautista Vigil y Alarid
Personal details
Born	ca. 1793 Albuquerque, Nuevo México, New Spain
Died	1853 (aged 59–60) Lemitar, New Mexico Territory, United States
Nationality	Spanish (1793-1821) Mexican (1821-1853)
Profession	Soldier and politician

Manuel Armijo (c. 1793 – 1853) was a New Mexican soldier and statesman who served three times as governor of New Mexico between 1827 and 1846. He was instrumental in putting down the Revolt of 1837; he led the military forces that captured the invaders of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition; and he later surrendered to the United States in the Mexican–American War, leading to the capture of Santa Fe and occupation of New Mexico by the American army. Armijo attempted to expand Hispanic settlements and bolster the security of New Mexico by granting large acreages of land to prominent individuals. Armijo has been vilified by Americans participating in the conquest of New Mexico and some subsequent historians.