Celedonio Dómeco de Jarauta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Celedonio Dómeco de Jarauta
Born	3 March 1814 Zaragoza, Kingdom of Spain
Died	19 July 1848 (aged 34) Guanajuato, Mexico
Allegiance	Mexico
Service/branch	Clergyman Mexican Army
Years of service	1846-1848
Rank	General

Celedonio Dómeco de Jarauta (born March 3, 1814 – died July 19, 1848) was a Spanish soldier who became a Catholic priest. He later became a leader of a guerrilla group in Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

Early Life and Priesthood

Celedonio Dómeco de Jarauta was born in Zaragoza, Spain, on March 3, 1814. He was a soldier in Spain and fought in a conflict called the First Carlist War.

Later, he moved to Havana, Cuba. There, he became a Catholic priest. In 1844, he moved to Mexico and was given a church to lead in Veracruz.

Role in the Mexican-American War

In 1847, American forces landed near Veracruz. Jarauta was appointed as a chaplain for a Mexican army regiment. He also became the head of a field hospital.

After Veracruz was captured by the Americans, Jarauta went into the countryside. He organized groups of fighters known as guerrillas. He led these groups in attacking American supply convoys and small groups of soldiers. They mostly operated between Veracruz and Puebla, especially in the coastal area of Veracruz.

On September 14, 1847, American General Winfield Scott's forces were about to take Mexico City. Jarauta, along with other priests and Mexican soldiers, strongly resisted the Americans. Their actions delayed the American occupation of the city for about three days. This delay gave Mexican leaders more time to consider a peace agreement.

Continued Resistance

After Mexico City fell, Jarauta continued his fight. On January 19, 1848, he published a public message in Puebla. It was called Viva la Republica Mexicana : Mexicanos (Long Live the Mexican Republic: Mexicans). In this message, he called for Mexicans to keep fighting against the U.S. forces.

A peace agreement, known as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo, was signed on February 2, 1848. However, Jarauta refused to accept this treaty. He also refused to disband his troops.

On February 25, 1848, an American force led by General Joseph Lane surprised Jarauta's group. They defeated his fighters at Zacualtipan. But Jarauta managed to escape and continued his resistance.

Final Days

Jarauta was strongly against the peace treaty and the policies of President Manuel de la Peña y Peña. He joined General Mariano Paredes and others in an armed rebellion.

However, their rebellion was defeated by the remaining Mexican Army. This army was led by General Anastasio Bustamante. The battle took place in Guanajuato on July 18, 1848.

Jarauta was captured while scouting the areas of Mellado and La Valenciana. The very next day, on July 19, 1848, he was shot by Mexican troops. This happened at the La Valenciana Mine, following General Bustamante's orders.

See also

In Spanish: Celedonio Domeco de Jarauta para niños