Emperor of Mexico

The Emperor of Mexico (Template:Langx) 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)

Portrait	Coat of arms	Name	Lifespan	Reign start	Reign end	House
		Agustín I	27 September 1783 – 19 July 1824 (aged 40)	19 May 1822	19 March 1823 (304 days)	Iturbide

Decree

The Sovereign Mexican Constituent Congress decreed on June 22, 1822<ref>Digital UANL Studies of the General History of Mexico. VOLUME V</ref> the following:

Second Mexican Empire (1863–1867)

Portrait	Coat of arms	Name	Lifespan	Emperor from	Emperor until	House
		Maximilian I	6 July 1832 – 19 June 1867 (aged 34)	10 April 1864	19 June 1867 (3 years, 70 days)	Habsburg-Lorraine

Decree

The Superior Government Junta by the Conservative Party decreed on July 11, 1863<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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