José Mariano Michelena

Mexican politician

José Mariano Michelena (sometimes José Mariano de Michelena) (July 14, 1772, Valladolid, Michoacán – May 10, 1852, Valladolid) was a Novohispanic and later Mexican, soldier and politician. He was among the early conspirators seeking to achieve Mexican independence, and also introduced coffee to Mexico.

José Mariano Michelena
Member of Supreme Executive Power
In office
April 1, 1823 – October 10, 1824
Preceded byConstitutional Monarchy
Agustín I
Succeeded byFederal Republic
Guadalupe Victoria
Personal details
Born(1772-07-14)July 14, 1772
Valladolid, New Spain
DiedMay 10, 1852(1852-05-10) (aged 79)
Morelia, Mexico
OccupationSoldier
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