Guadalupe Victoria

ModernPoliticianMexico1786 — 1843

First president of Mexico.

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Quick Facts

Born

1786

Died

1843

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)74

Legacy (20%)68

Leadership (15%)83

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score66.5

Guadalupe Victoria — Complete Timeline

1812 AD

Victoria's role in the Mexican War of IndependenceWar◆ Major

Guadalupe Victoria joined the insurgent forces under Jos

War of IndependenceGuerrilla WarfareInsurgency

Impact: national

1824 AD

Guadalupe Victoria becomes first President of MexicoPolitical Action◆ Major

Guadalupe Victoria was elected as the first president of the newly established Federal Republic of Mexico. His presidency (1824-1829) marked the consolidation of Mexican independence and the establishment of republican institutions.

Mexican IndependenceFirst PresidentRepublic

Impact: nationalconstructive

1827 AD

Victoria's presidency and the expulsion of the SpanishPolitical Action◆ Major

During Victoria's presidency, the Mexican government ordered the expulsion of all Spanish residents from Mexico. This action aimed to remove remaining colonial influence but caused economic disruption and social tension.

ExpulsionAnti-SpanishNationalism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1829 AD

Victoria's peaceful transfer of powerPolitical Action◆ Major

Guadalupe Victoria completed his four-year term and peacefully handed over the presidency to Vicente Guerrero. This was the first peaceful transfer of executive power in Mexican history, setting a precedent for republican governance.

Peaceful TransitionDemocracyPresidency

Impact: nationalconstructive