Mariano Arista

Arista was appointed commander of the Mexican Army of the North at the start of the Mexican-American War. He was responsible for defending the northern frontier against U.S. forces under General Zachary Taylor.

Arista commanded Mexican forces at the Battle of Palo Alto, the first major engagement of the Mexican-American War. His army was defeated by U.S. forces using superior artillery, forcing a retreat.

Arista's forces were defeated again at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma. The U.S. Army captured his personal papers and artillery, leading to his removal from command and a court-martial.

Arista was elected president of Mexico in 1851, succeeding Jos

Arista was overthrown by a conservative revolt led by Antonio L