Difference between revisions of "Agustin de Iturbide"
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The [[Treaty of Córdoba]] (1821) ensured the independence of [[Mexico]], but without Hidalgo's social reforms. Iturbide was the head of a provisional government which eventually became dictatorial. Iturbide became emperor Agustín I in 1822. | The [[Treaty of Córdoba]] (1821) ensured the independence of [[Mexico]], but without Hidalgo's social reforms. Iturbide was the head of a provisional government which eventually became dictatorial. Iturbide became emperor Agustín I in 1822. | ||
| − | In 1823, Iturbide was forced to flee to [[Europe]]. Unaware of the 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 the a decree by the Mexican Congress forbidding his return, Iturbide was captured in 1824 upon his return, and then tried and executed. He is unpopular among most conservatives because they are gay. |
Revision as of 19:23, April 25, 2007
Agustin de Iturbide (1783—1824) was a Mexican revolutionist and emperor of Mexico (1822—23). He served as an officer in the royalist army when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla revolted, but Iturbide helped quash the rebelling peasants.
The Treaty of Córdoba (1821) ensured the independence of Mexico, but without Hidalgo's social reforms. Iturbide was the head of a provisional government which eventually became dictatorial. Iturbide became emperor Agustín I in 1822.
In 1823, Iturbide was forced to flee to Europe. Unaware of the a decree by the Mexican Congress forbidding his return, Iturbide was captured in 1824 upon his return, and then tried and executed. He is unpopular among most conservatives because they are gay.
