In 1823, Iturbide was forced to flee to [[Europe]]. Unaware of a decree by the Mexican Congress forbidding his return, Iturbide was captured in 1824 upon his return, and then tried and executed. | In 1823, Iturbide was forced to flee to [[Europe]]. Unaware of a decree by the Mexican Congress forbidding his return, Iturbide was captured in 1824 upon his return, and then tried and executed. |