Francisco Xavier Chávez
Francisco Xavier Chávez (sometimes spelt as Francisco Xavier Chaves) was a Mexican landowner and merchant who was the second jefe político (equivalent to governor) of the territory of Santa Fe de Nuevo México after Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1822.
Francisco Xavier Chaves | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mexican Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office 5 July 1822 – November 1822 | |
| Preceded by | Facundo Melgares |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio Vizcarra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1768-69? Santa Fé de Nuevo México, New Spain (now Santa Fé, New Mexico, U.S.) |
| Died | 1838 Los Padillas, Mexican Republic (now Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States) |
| Spouse | Ana María Álvarez del Castillo |
| Children | 9 |
| Profession | Landowner and merchant |
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