1847 in Mexico

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Last updated August 02, 2025

Events in the year 1847 in Mexico.

Incumbents

January 13 – The Treaty of Cahuenga ends the fighting in the Mexican–American War in California.
February 22 – Mexican–American War – Battle of Buena Vista: 5,000 American troops under General Zachary Taylor use their superiority in artillery to drive off 15,000 Mexican troops under Antonio López de Santa Anna, defeating the Mexicans the next day.
March 9 – Mexican–American War: United States forces under General Winfield Scott invade Mexico near Veracruz.
March 29 – Mexican–American War: United States forces led by General Winfield Scott take Veracruz after a siege.
April 18 – Mexican–American War – Battle of Cerro Gordo: U.S. troops of General Winfield Scott begin to advance along the aqueduct around Lake Chalco and Lake Xochimilco in Mexico
August 20 – Mexican–American War: US troops defeat Mexican troops in Valencia de Fuentes, Mexico
September 8 – Battle of Molino Del Rey

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