Miguel Barbachano was born in Campeche.
He was one of the staunchest advocates for the independence of Yucat? from Mexico, but historical circumstances led to Yucat? twice declaring it's independence while Barbachano was out of power, and twice Barbachano arranged for Yucat?'s reunification with Mexico.
He generally alternated in power with centerist Santiago M?dez, who was more in favor of union with Mexico but was driven to declare independence by the excesses of Mexican dictator Antonio L?ez de Santa Anna.
The final reunification was due to the crisis of the Caste War of Yucat?.
Miguel Barbachano's terms as Governor of Yucat? were: