Guadalupe Victoria
first president of Mexico (1786-1845)
Guadalupe Victoria, born José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix, (29 September 1786 - 21 March 1843) was a Mexican general and political leader. He fought for independence against the Spanish Empire in the Mexican War of Independence. He was Mexico's first president.
His Excellency The Most Excellent Guadalupe Victoria | |
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1st President of Mexico | |
In office 10 October 1824 – 31 March 1829 | |
Vice President | Nicolás Bravo |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Vicente Guerrero |
President of the Supreme Executive Power | |
In office 1 July 1824 – 31 July 1824 | |
Preceded by | Vicente Guerrero |
Succeeded by | Nicolás Bravo |
Member of the Supreme Executive Power | |
In office 30 July 1834 – 10 October 1835 | |
Governor of Puebla | |
In office 31 March 1834 – 13 December 1836 | |
Preceded by | Patricio Furlong |
Succeeded by | Cosme Furlong |
Personal details | |
Born | José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix 29 September 1786 Tamazula, Nueva Vizcaya, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now Durango, Mexico) |
Died | 21 March 1843 (aged 56) San Carlos Fortress, Perote, Veracruz |
Resting place | Column of Independence |
Nationality | Mexican New Spanish (prior to 1821) |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | |
Alma mater | San Ildefonso College |
Occupation | Lawyer Soldier (General) |
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