Emperor of Mexico
| Emperor of Mexico | |
|---|---|
Imperial | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Imperial Majesty |
| First monarch | Agustín I |
| Last monarch | Maximilian I |
| Formation | 19 May 1822 (First Empire) 10 April 1864 (Second Empire) |
| Abolition | 19 March 1823 (First Empire) 15 May 1867 (Second Empire) |
| Residence | Palace of Moncada (1822–1823) Chapultepec Castle (1864–1867) |
| Pretender(s) | Maximilian von Götzen-Iturbide |
The Emperor of Mexico (Spanish: Emperador de México) 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.