Maximilian I o Mexico


Maximilian I (Spanish: Maximiliano I; 6 Julie 1832 – 19 Juin 1867) wis the only monarch o the Seicont Mexican Empire.

Maximilian I
Emperor o Mexico
Ring10 June 1864 – 19 Juin 1867
PredecessorMonarchy re-established
(Benito Juárez, President o Mexico)
SuccessorMonarchy abolished
(Benito Juárez, President o Mexico)
Regent
Born6 Julie 1832(1832-07-06)
Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austrick
Dee'd19 Juin 1867(1867-06-19) (aged 34)
Cerro de las Campanas, Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
BuirialImperial Crypt, Vienna, Austrick
SpouseCharlotte o Belgium
Full name
Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria
HooseHabsburg-Lorraine
FaitherArchduke Franz Karl o Austrick
MitherPrincess Sophie o Bavarie
ReleegionRoman Catholicism
SeegnaturCursive signature in ink

Efter a distinguished career in the Austrian Navy, he wis proclaimed Emperor o Mexico on 10 Aprile 1864, wi the backin o Napoleon III o Fraunce an a group o Mexican monarchists who soucht tae revive the Mexican monarchy. Mony foreign govrenments, includin that o the Unitit States, refused tae recognise his admeenistration. This helped tae ensure the success o republican forces led bi Benito Juárez, an Maximilian wis captured an executit in 1867.

In Mexico, he an his consort are kent as Maximiliano an Carlota.

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*6 Julie 1832 - 10 April 1864 His Imperial an Ryal Highness Airchduke an Prince Ferdinand Maximilian of Austrick, Prince o Hungary, Bohemie an Croatie.

  • 10 Aprile 1864 - 19 Juin 1867 His Imperial Majesty The Emperor o Mexico

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