Pablo Montoya
Encyclopedia
Pablo Montoya (Jan 7, 1816 - April 6, 1847) was a New Mexican politician
who was active both in the 1837 revolt
against the Mexican government, and in the Taos Revolt
of 1847 against the United States, during the Mexican-American War.
. He was likely a landowner and rancher.
. In 1837 he was part of the New Mexican revolt against the Mexican government. In September of that year he led an army of 3000 rebels to within a league and a half of Santa Fe
, where he arranged a truce with General Armijo. He secured his personal immunity by turning over the planners of the rebellion, who were jailed in Santa Fe and later executed by Armijo's forces. Montoya was allowed to return to his home.
In January 1847 Montoya participated in the insurrection against United States rule in New Mexico, started among those who did not accept the Mexican governor's surrender. The historian David Lavender said that Montoya "style[d] himself as the Santa Anna
of the North."
Montoya was captured during the 1847 revolt. After the US had re-established control, a US military court charged and convicted him of treason. The judges sentenced him and 14 other men to death for their roles in the revolt. Montoya and the others were hanged in the central plaza of Taos on April 6, 1847.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
who was active both in the 1837 revolt
Revolt of 1837 (New Mexico)
The Revolt of 1837, also known as the Chimayó Rebellion, was a popular insurrection in New Mexico against Albino Pérez, the Mexican governor at the time.-Background:Governor Pérez had arrived from central Mexico in 1835...
against the Mexican government, and in the Taos Revolt
Taos Revolt
The Taos Revolt was a popular insurrection in January 1847 by Mexicans and Pueblo allies against the United States' occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican–American War. In two short campaigns, United States troops and militia crushed the rebellion of the Mexicans and...
of 1847 against the United States, during the Mexican-American War.
Early life and education
Jose Pablo Montoya was born January 7, 1816, the son of Andres Montoya and Victoria Velarde.Marriage and family
He married Maria Teresa Esquevel and they had established a family in present-day Taos, New MexicoTaos, New Mexico
Taos is a town in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico, incorporated in 1934. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,700. Other nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Cañon, Taos Canyon, Ranchitos, and El Prado. The town is close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American...
. He was likely a landowner and rancher.
Career
At some point, Montoya was the mayor of TaosTaos, New Mexico
Taos is a town in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico, incorporated in 1934. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,700. Other nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Cañon, Taos Canyon, Ranchitos, and El Prado. The town is close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American...
. In 1837 he was part of the New Mexican revolt against the Mexican government. In September of that year he led an army of 3000 rebels to within a league and a half of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
, where he arranged a truce with General Armijo. He secured his personal immunity by turning over the planners of the rebellion, who were jailed in Santa Fe and later executed by Armijo's forces. Montoya was allowed to return to his home.
In January 1847 Montoya participated in the insurrection against United States rule in New Mexico, started among those who did not accept the Mexican governor's surrender. The historian David Lavender said that Montoya "style[d] himself as the Santa Anna
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón , often known as Santa Anna or López de Santa Anna, known as "the Napoleon of the West," was a Mexican political leader, general, and president who greatly influenced early Mexican and Spanish politics and government...
of the North."
Montoya was captured during the 1847 revolt. After the US had re-established control, a US military court charged and convicted him of treason. The judges sentenced him and 14 other men to death for their roles in the revolt. Montoya and the others were hanged in the central plaza of Taos on April 6, 1847.
Cultural references
- Pablo Montoya is featured as one of the protagonists in Maxwell AndersonMaxwell AndersonJames Maxwell Anderson was an American playwright, author, poet, journalist and lyricist.-Early years:Anderson was born in Atlantic, Pennsylvania, the second of eight children to William Lincoln "Link" Anderson, a Baptist minister, and Charlotte Perrimela Stephenson, both of Scots and Irish descent...
's 1932 play Night Over Taos.