The Emperor of Mexico () was the head of state and head of government of Mexico on two non-consecutive occasions during the 19th century.

With the Mexican Declaration of Independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico briefly became an independent monarchy – the First Mexican Empire. For a few years in the mid-1860s, Mexico reverted to being a monarchy – the Second Mexican Empire. In both instances, the reigning emperor was forcibly deposed and then executed.

First Mexican Empire (1821–1823)

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| Agustín I

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| 19 May 1822

| 19 March 1823<br />()

| Iturbide

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Decree

The Sovereign Mexican Constituent Congress decreed on June 22, 1822 the following:

Second Mexican Empire (1863–1867)

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| Maximilian I

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| 10 April 1864

| 19 June 1867<br />()

| Habsburg-Lorraine

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Decree

The Superior Government Junta by the Conservative Party decreed on July 11, 1863 the following:

See also

  • Prince Imperial of Mexico
  • Regency of the Mexican Empire
  • Imperial Crown of Mexico
  • Mexican Imperial Orders
  • List of heads of state of Mexico
  • List of empresses consort of Mexico

References