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Antonio José Martínez

1793-01-17 – 1867-07-27

Portrait of Antonio José Martínez
Padre Martínez, the only known picture of him.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Antonio José Martínez (January 17, 1793 – July 27, 1867) was a New Mexican priest, educator, publisher, rancher, farmer, community leader, and politician. He lived through and influenced three distinct periods of New Mexico's history: the Spanish period, the Mexican period, and the American occupation and subsequent territorial period. Martínez appears as a character in Willa Cather's novel, Death Comes for the Archbishop.

Occupation & Career

educator, politician, Catholic priest, cleric

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q375691 — wikidata View source

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