Maximilian I of Mexico

ModernEmperorMexico1832 — 1867

Austrian archduke who became ill-fated Mexican emperor.

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Quick Facts

Born

1832

Died

1867

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)15

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score36.9

Maximilian I of Mexico — Complete Timeline

1863 AD

Accepted the Crown of MexicoPolitical Action◆ Major

Maximilian accepted the offer of the Mexican throne from a conservative delegation, with the backing of French Emperor Napoleon III. He arrived in Mexico in 1864 to establish the Second Mexican Empire.

Second Mexican EmpireMonarchyNapoleon III

Impact: national

1865 AD

Issued the Statute of the Mexican EmpireReform◆ Major

Maximilian issued a statute that established a constitutional monarchy, guaranteed civil liberties, and promoted land reform. He also ratified the liberal laws of the Reforma, alienating his conservative supporters.

ReformConstitutionLand Reform

Impact: nationalprogressive

1867 AD

Siege of QuerétaroWar◆ Major

Maximilian was besieged at Quer

SiegeQuerétaroRepublican Victory

Impact: nationaltragic

Executed by Firing SquadPolitical Action

Maximilian was executed by firing squad on the Cerro de las Campanas in Quer

ExecutionEnd of EmpireRepublic Restored

Impact: nationaltragic