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Retreat to Sonora

When
1854
Where
Sonora, Mexico
Part of
William Walker's filibustering retreat to Sonora, 1854

Mexican forces compelled William Walker to retreat from his established republic, ending the short-lived federal entity in northern Mexico.

The retreat occurred in 1854, following the establishment of the Republic of Sonora. Walker had declared independence from Mexico on January 10, 1854. The military pressure from Mexican forces compelled his withdrawal, marking the collapse of the unrecognized federal republic he had ruled.

Sources

  1. Republic of Sonora Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. William Walker (filibuster) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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