Background
He was born on 20 May 1795 in San Mateo de Huichapan, a town located in the modern-day state of Hidalgo.
politician President of Mexico
He was born on 20 May 1795 in San Mateo de Huichapan, a town located in the modern-day state of Hidalgo.
He also played an important role during the Mexican-American War. He started his military career in the Royal Army in 1810, as a cadet in the company of Tres Villas. In June 1821 he joined the rebel army fighting for independence.
In 1847, after the victory of the invading United States. Army in the Battle of Padierna (also known as the Battle of Contreras), the Mexican battalions of Independencia and Bravo were attacked in the convent of Santa María de Churubusco convent.
This confrontation is known as the Battle of Churubusco, and the Mexican army was bravely commanded by Pedro María Anaya. When General Anaya was asked by General Twiggs to surrender his ammunition after the end of the battle, he was reputed to have replied, "If I had any ammunition, you would not be here".
Today the nearest metro station from the Santa María de Churubusco convent in Mexico City is called "Metro General Anaya". The General Anaya metro station in Monterrey is also named after Pedro María Anaya.