About Mariano Chico
Lived 1796 – 1850 (aged 53–54). Mariano Chico was a Mexican soldier and politician.
Colonel Mariano Chico Navarro (1796–1850) served one of the briefest terms as Alta California governor from April 1836 to July 1836. He was both preceded and succeeded by the equally unpopular Lieutenant Colonel Nicolás Gutiérrez, who joined him in exile in Mexico on November 5, 1836, by a northern revolt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mariano Chico?
Governor of Alta California
When was Mariano Chico born?
Mariano Chico was born in 1796.
When did Mariano Chico die?
Mariano Chico died in 1850.
What was Mariano Chico's occupation?
Mariano Chico was a soldier and politician.
What nationality was Mariano Chico?
Mariano Chico was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mariano Chico. https://biography.guide/mariano-chico/
MLA: "Mariano Chico." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mariano-chico/.
Chicago: "Mariano Chico." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mariano-chico/.
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