Andrés Pico
Andrés Pico (November 18, 1810 – February 14, 1876) was a Californio who became a successful rancher, fought in the contested Battle of San Pascual during the Mexican–American War, and negotiated promises of post-war protections for Californios in the 1847 Treaty of Cahuenga. After California became one of the United States, Pico was elected to the state Assembly and Senate. He was appointed as the commanding brigadier general of the state militia during the U.S. Civil War.
Andrés Pico | |
|---|---|
| California Adjutant General | |
| In office ca 1861 – ca 1864 | |
| California State Assemblyman | |
| In office 1851–1860 | |
| California State Senator | |
| In office 1860–1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1810 San Diego, Alta California, New Spain |
| Died | February 14, 1876 (aged 65) Los Ángeles, California, United States |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Political party | Chivalry Democrat |
| Relations | Pío Pico |
| Profession | Rancher, soldier, politician |
| Awards | Rancho Ex-Mission San Fernando Pico Canyon Oilfield named for him Rancho Pico Junior High School named after him |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mexico Alta California United States |
| Branch/service | Mexican Cavalry California Cavalry |
| Rank | General (Mexico – until 1847) Brigadier General (California State Militia – after 1858) |
| Commands | California Lancers |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War Battle of San Pascual |
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