Santiago Argüello
Santiago Argüello | |
|---|---|
| Commandant of the Presidio of San Diego | |
| In office 1830–1835 | |
| Preceded by | José María Estudillo |
| Succeeded by | Pablo de la Portilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1791 Monterey, Las Californias, Viceroyalty of New Spain |
| Died | 1862 Rancho Tía Juana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Spouse | María del Pilar Ortega |
| Children | 15, including Santiago E. Argüello, José Ramon Argüello |
| Occupation | Soldier, Landowner, Politician |
| Known for | Californio land grants; Military service in Alta California |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War, Bouchard Raid (1818) |
Santiago Argüello (1791–1862) was a Californio, a soldier in the Spanish army of the Viceroyalty of New Spain in Las Californias, a major Mexican land grant ranchos owner, and part of an influential family in Mexican Alta California and post-statehood California.