1847 in Mexico explained

Events in the year 1847 in Mexico.

Incumbents

- - - until March 21: Valentín Gómez Farías March 21 – April 2: Antonio López de Santa Anna
    - April 2 – May 20: Pedro María de Anaya May 20 – September 15: Antonio López de Santa Anna
- September 16 – November 13: Manuel de la Peña y Peña
- starting November 13: Pedro María de Anaya

January 13 – The Treaty of Cahuenga ends the fighting in the Mexican–American War in California.
February 22 – Mexican–American War – The Battle of Buena Vista: 5,000 American troops under General Zachary Taylor use their superiority in artillery to drive off 15,000 Mexican troops under Antonio López de Santa Anna, defeating the Mexicans the next day.
March 9 – Mexican–American War: United States forces under General Winfield Scott invade Mexico near Veracruz.
March 29 – Mexican–American War: United States forces led by General Winfield Scott take Veracruz after a siege.
April 18-Battle of Cerro Gordo August 12 – Mexican–American War: U.S. troops of General Winfield Scott begin to advance along the aqueduct around Lake Chalco and Lake Xochimilco in Mexico
August 20 – Mexican–American War: US troops defeat Mexican troops in Valencia de Fuentes, Mexico
September 8- Battle of Molino Del Rey