Lopez Uraga, Jose, 1810-1885
Dates
- Existence: 1810 - 1885
Biography
José López Uraga, Mexican soldier and diplomat, was born in Valladolid, Morelia in 1810. He fought against the United States in 1847, helped establish the Santa Anna government, and during the Guerra de Reforma engaged on the side of the constitutionalists, losing a leg in combat. He was Mexican Minister to Germany in 1854 and 1855. During the War of Intervention, he served as general-in-chief of the Army of the West, and later as commanding general in Jalisco. He later served under Maximilian, becoming his aide-de-camp and marching to Yucatan. He wrote several books on military subjects. López Uraga died in 1885 in San Francisco.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Emperor Maximilian of Mexico letter
Letter from the Emperor of Mexico, Maximilian, in Place of Chapulteper to Jose Lopez Uraga, announcing his arrival and states his eagerness to see his adjutant. Engraving of his coat of arms and English translation (on third page) accompanies the letter.