The Mexican Empire was the name of Mexico on two non-consecutive occasions in the 19th century when it was ruled by an Emperor. (For the Pre-Columbian empires of Mesoamerica in the territory of modern-day Mexico, see Aztec, Toltec, and Teotihuacan.) Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... An emperor is a monarch and sovereign ruler of an empire or any other imperial realm. ... The term Pre-Columbian is used to refer to the cultures of the New World in the era before significant European influence. ... Mesoamerica is the region extending from central Mexico south to the northwestern border of Costa Rica that gave rise to a group of stratified, culturally related agrarian civilizations spanning an approximately 3,000-year period before the European discovery of the New World by Columbus. ... The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican people of central Mexico in the 14th, 15th and 16th century. ... The Toltecs (or Toltec or Tolteca) were a Pre-Columbian Native American people who dominated much of central Mexico between the 10th and 12th century AD. Their language, Nahuatl, was also spoken by the Aztecs. ... Teotihuacan is the largest Pre-Columbian archeological site in the Americas. ...

First Mexican Empire

The First Mexican Empire was short lived, lasting only eight months from 21 July 1822 to 19 March 1823 and having only one emperor, Agustín de Iturbide. An empire (also known technically, abstractly or disparagingly as an imperium, and with powers known among Romans as imperium) comprises a set of regions locally ruled by governors, viceroys or client kings in the name of an emperor. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... An emperor is a monarch and sovereign ruler of an empire or any other imperial realm. ... Agustín Cosme Damián de Iturbide y Arámburu ( September 27, 1783 – July 19, 1824) was Emperor of Mexico from 1822 to 1823. ...

When the Emperor Napoleon of France put his brother, Joseph, on the Spanish throne in 1808, ties between Spain and her American colonies weakened and the movement for Mexican independence grew stronger. Bonaparte as general, by Antoine-Jean Gros. ... Joseph Bonaparte Joseph Bonaparte (January 7, 1768 – July 28, 1844) was the elder brother of the French Emperor Napoleon I, who made him King of Naples (1806–1808) and Spain (1808–1813). ... This article is about royal thrones, for the order of angels by the same name see Thrones. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... In politics and in history, a colony is a territory under the immediate political control of a geographically-distant state (or city, in ancient times). ... The Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821, was Mexicos struggle for independence against Spanish colonial rule. ...

Coat of arms of the First Mexican Empire

The Mexican War of Independence began in 1810 and continued until 1821, when rebel troops entered Mexico City and the Treaty of Córdoba was signed, whereby Spain recognized Mexico's independence. Coat of Arms of the First Mexican Empire, File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Coat of Arms of the First Mexican Empire, File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821, was Mexicos struggle for independence against Spanish colonial rule. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the federal capital of, and largest city in, Mexico. ... The Treaty of Córdoba gave Mexico independence from Spain at the conclusion of the Mexican War of Independence. ...

In that year, General Agustín de Iturbide, a Mexican-born criollo who originally fought for the pro-Spanish royalists but swapped his allegiance to the insurgents in the final phases of the war, was elected head of the provisional junta government and of the regency that held the imperial power that Spain once had. On the night of the 18 May 1822, a mass demonstration led by the Regiment of Celaya, who Iturbide had commanded during the war, marched through the streets and demanded that their commander-in-chief accept the throne. On 19 May 1822, the Sovereign Congress named him the emperor and on 21 May 1822, issued a decree officially confirming this appointment, which was officially a temporary measure until a European monarch could be found to rule Mexico. The term Creole is used with different meanings in different contexts, which can generate confusion. ... A regency is a period when a regent holds power in the name of the current monarch. ... May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This page is about protests. ... WAR is a TLA that could refer to: Warrenton Railroad (AAR reporting mark WAR) Web Application Archive WAR, a Japanese professional wrestling promotion See also: War This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing location of Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is geologically and geographically a peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia. ... A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state. ...

Iturbide's official title was By Divine Providence (the Grace of God) and the National Congress, First Constitutional Emperor of Mexico (Spanish:Por la Divina Providencia y por el Congreso de la Nación, Primer Emperador Constitucional de México). His coronation took place on 21 July 1822, in Mexico City. The coronation of Empress Farah, of Iran in 1968. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

As factions in the Congress began to sharply criticise both Iturbide and his policies, the emperor decided on 31 October to dissolve it. This enraged the commander of the garrison at Veracruz, Antonio López de Santa Anna, who would later distinguish himself in the Mexican-American War. Santa Anna and his troops rose up against Iturbide and declared a republic on the 1 December. October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... For people named Garrison, see Garrison (disambiguation). ... Veracruz is the name of both a state in Mexico and that states largest city. ... Antonio López de Santa Anna Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón (sometimes spelled de Santa Ana) (February 21, 1794 – 21 June 1876) was a Mexican general anddictator. ... The Mexican-American War was a war fought between the United States and Mexico between 1846 and 1848. ... In a broad definition a republic is a state or country that is led by people who do not base their political power on any principle beyond the control of the people living in that state or country. ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Fearing for his life as the rebellion grew stronger, the emperor ordered the dissolved Congress to reassemble on the 4 March 1823. He presented his abdication to them at a night-time session on 19 March 1823. He fled to Italy shortly after. March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Abdication (from the Latin abdicatio disowning, renouncing, from ab, from, and dicare, to declare, to proclaim as not belonging to one), the act whereby a person in office renounces and gives up the same before the expiry of the time for which it is held. ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

In April 1824 the Congress, having already declared his administration void, declared Iturbide a traitor. When he returned to Mexico in July 1824 he was arrested on arrival in Tamaulipas and executed. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Wiktionary has a definition of: Administration Organisational use In some organisational analyses, administration can refer to the bureaucratic or operational performance of mundane office tasks, usually internally oriented. ... The absence of matter, a vacuum. ... In law, treason is the crime of disloyalty to ones nation. ... Other Mexican States Capital Ciudad Victoria Other major cities Tampico, Reynosa, Nuevo Laredo list of municipalities Area 79,384 km² Ranked 7th Population (2000 census) 2,753,222 Ranked 13th Governor Eugenio Hernández Flores (PRI) Federal Deputies (8) PRI = 6 PAN = 2 Federal Senators PRI = 2 PAN = 1 ISO...

Second Mexican Empire

Coat of arms of the Second Mexican Empire

The Second Mexican Empire survived for longer than the First Empire, lasting for three years from 1864 to 1867. However, it still only ever had one emperor, Maximilian von Habsburg, who was installed by Napoleon III of France. Coat of Arms of the Second Mexican Empire File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Coat of Arms of the Second Mexican Empire File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico, (July 6, 1832 - June 19, 1867) was a member of Austrias Imperial Habsburg family. ... Charles Louis Napoléon Bonaparte (April 20, 1808, Paris, France - January 9, 1873, Chislehurst, Kent, England) was a President of France, and later, Emperor of the French. ...

Emperor Maximilian was an unpopular leader and since he was a foreigner many countries and citizens did not regard him as a legitimate leader of Mexico. He was executed by firing squad in 1867. Execution by firing squad is a method of capital punishment, especially in times of war. ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

External links

Imperial House of Mexico (http://www.casaimperial.org/)