José Mariano Jiménez
Mexican engineer and rebel officer in the War of Independence.
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José Mariano Jiménez (August 18, 1781 – June 26, 1811) was a Mexican mining engineer who became a rebel officer early in the Mexican War of Independence. Born in San Luis Potosí, he studied at the Colegio de Minería in Mexico City and graduated in 1804.
After moving to Guanajuato, he joined Miguel Hidalgo's army days after the war began and rose to lieutenant colonel. His positioning of artillery at the Battle of Monte de las Cruces was instrumental to the rebel victory. Captured after a betrayal at the Wells of Baján in Coahuila, he was executed by firing squad in Chihuahua.
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- Birth
- August 18, 1781
- Death
- June 26, 1811
- Birthplace
- San Luis Potosí
- Education
- Colegio de Minería, Mexico City
- Graduation year
- 1804
- Highest rank
- Lieutenant colonel
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