Historedia
Person

Anastasio Bustamante

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1829–1838

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Anastasio Bustamante, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Vicente Guerrero becomes president of Mexico

    1829

    Role: Vice President

    1. 1 April 1829 · Seat of governmentCongress Annuls 1828 Election

      Congress annulled the state legislature vote for Gómez Pedraza, naming Guerrero president and Bustamante vice president.

    2. 16 September 1829 · Seat of governmentAbolition of Slavery Decree

      Guerrero's administration proclaimed abolition of slavery across almost all of the nation in September 1829.

    3. 4-17 December 1829 · Seat of governmentPlan of Jalapa and Deposition

      Bustamante's army pronounced the Plan of Jalapa, leading to Guerrero's deposition by the Mexico City garrison.

  2. Pastry War: French invasion of Mexico

    1838

    Role: President of Mexico

    1. 1838 · MexicoFrench Demands and Mexican Refusal

      French Prime Minister Molé demanded 600,000 pesos for losses suffered by nationals, including a pastry chef. President Bustamante refused to pay, triggering military escalation.

    2. 1838 · VeracruzBattle of Veracruz

      Santa Anna led Mexican forces against the French at the Battle of Veracruz. He was severely wounded and narrowly escaped capture during the engagement.

    3. November–December 1838 · VeracruzBlockade and Capture of Veracruz

      French forces under Rear Admiral Baudin blockaded Gulf ports, bombarded San Juan de Ulúa, and captured Veracruz by December 1838, leading to a declaration of war.

Sources

  1. Vicente Guerrero Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Pastry War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28