Juan Bautista Alvarado

Juan Bautista Alvarado
8th Governor of the Californias
In office 1837–1842
Preceded by	Nicolás Gutiérrez
Succeeded by	Manuel Micheltorena
President of Alta California (Unrecognized)
In office 1836–1837
Personal details
Born	(1809-02-14)February 14, 1809 Monterey, California
Died	July 13, 1882(1882-07-13) (aged 73) San Pablo, California
Spouse	María Martina Castro de Alvarado
Profession	Politician, ranchero, rebel

Juan Bautista Valentín Alvarado y Vallejo (February 14, 1809 – July 13, 1882)^[1] usually known as Juan Bautista Alvarado, was a Californio politician that served as Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1842.^[2] Prior to his term as governor, Alvarado briefly led a movement for independence of Alta California from 1836 to 1837, in which he successfully deposed interim governor Nicolás Gutiérrez, declared independence, and created a new flag and constitution, before negotiating an agreement with the Mexican government resulting in his recognition as governor and the end of the independence movement.