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Manuel Chavez was a real historical figure, known for his participation in several of the most important wars of the 19th century. After fighting with the Mexican side in the Mexican-American war, Chavez later fought (and won several important battles) for the Union in the U.S. Civil War. Chavez was a frequent combatant in the Navajo Wars, and he was known for his brutality and his willingness to enslave members of the Navajo tribes. Though the novel portrays Chavez as a friend of both Olivares and Latour, in reality, Chavez was nearly excommunicated by the Catholic church in New Mexico over a property dispute.
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Manuel Chavez Character Timeline in Death Comes for the Archbishop
The timeline below shows where the character Manuel Chavez appears in Death Comes for the Archbishop. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Book 6: Don Antonio
That night, Latour thought about how each man’s life shaped him. For example, Don Manuel Chavez , Olivares’s old friend, wore his history as an “Indian fighter” in his features. Chavez’s...
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