Bernardo Méndez de Figueroa
Bernardo Méndez de Figueroa (1782 – May 1839) nicknamed "El Pavo" was a Nicaraguan military figure most notable for reestablishing military absolutism in Nicaragua in 1837 during the presidency of José Núñez.
Bernardo Méndez de Figueroa | |
|---|---|
| General Commander of Arms Nicaragua | |
| In office 26 January 1837 – 6 April 1839 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Casto Fonseca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1782 León, Captaincy General of Guatemala |
| Died | May 1839 San Juan del Norte, Mosquito Coast/Nicaragua |
| Spouse | Tomasa Díaz y Cabeza |
| Children | María Méndez Díaz de Figueroa |
| Nickname | El Pavo |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nicaragua (1823–1839) |
| Rank | Colonel (1823–1839) |
| Commands | Army of Nicaragua (1837–1839) |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Espíritu Santo (1839) |
He fell from power in April 1839 after he lost the Battle of Espíritu Santo and his position was taken by Casto Fonseca, who ruled until his death in 1845, and was replaced by José Trinidad Muñoz. Nicaragua would be run militarily for 18 years until Muñoz' death during the Filibuster War.
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