Carlos Antonio Carrillo
Carlos Antonio Carrillo | |
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Portrait by Leonardo Barbieri, 1852. | |
| Nominated Governor of California | |
| In office 6 December 1837 – 20 May 1838 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Bautista Alvarado |
| Succeeded by | Juan Bautista Alvarado |
| Congress of the Union | |
| In office 1831–1832 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 Dec 1783 Santa Barbara, Las Californias, New Spain |
| Died | 23 February 1852 (aged 68) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | Maria Josefa Raymunda Castro |
| Children | Manuela, Francisca (at least) |
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| Relatives | actor Leo Carrillo, great grandson |
| Profession | Politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
Carlos Antonio Carrillo (24 December 1783 – 23 February 1852), was a Californio politician, military officer, and ranchero. He was nominated to serve as Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1838, in opposition to Juan Bautista Alvarado's rule. However, after failing to subdue Alvarado, Carrillo relinquished his claim to the governorship to Alvarado in 1838.