Manuel Armijo (ca. 1793–1853) was a New Mexican soldier and statesman who served three times as governor of New Mexico. He was instrumental in putting down the Revolt of 1837, he led the force that captured the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, and he later surrendered to the United States in the Mexican–American War, leading to the Capture of Santa Fe.
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1793 Albuquerque, Viceroyalty of New Spain
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1853 (aged 59) Lemitar, New Mexico Territory, United States
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