José Castro
José Antonio Castro (1808 – February 1860) was a Californio politician, statesman, and general who served as interim Governor of Alta California and later Governor of Baja California. During the Bear Flag Revolt and the American Conquest of California, Castro led Mexican forces as the Commandante General of Northern California.
José Castro | |
|---|---|
| Interim Governor of Alta California | |
| In office 29 September 1835 – 1 January 1836 | |
| Appointed by | José Figueroa |
| Preceded by | José Figueroa |
| Succeeded by | Nicolás Gutiérrez |
| Governor of Baja California | |
| In office 1853–1860 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Antonio Maria de Jesus Castro 1808 Monterey, Alta California, New Spain (now California, U.S.) |
| Died | February 1860 (aged 51-52) Baja California, Mexico |
| Resting place | Carmel Mission Cemetery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |
| Profession | Soldier, statesmen |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mexico Alta California |
| Branch/service | Cavalry |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Providencia Revolution of 1836 |
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