José Joaquín de Iturbide

José Joaquín de Iturbide
Prince of the Union
Born(1739-02-06)February 6, 1739
Navarra, Spain
DiedNovember 19, 1825(1825-11-19) (aged 86)
Murcia, Spain
SpouseMaría Josefa Arámburu y Carrillo de Figueroa
Issue
Names
Spanish: José Joaquín de Iturbide y Arregui
HouseIturbide
FatherJoseph of Iturbide Álvarez of Eulate
MotherMaría Josefa Arregui Gaztelu
ReligionRoman Catholicism

José Joaquín de Iturbide y Arregui (February 6, 1739  November 19, 1825) was the father of Agustín de Iturbide, who ruled the First Mexican Empire as Agustin I.

As father of the Emperor, he held the title of Prince of the Union during his son's reign. After Agustin I's abdication and exile, all titles resulting from his son's coronation were nullified by the Provisional Government of Mexico.