The AmericasAmericas

First Mexican Empire

1821 – 1823 CE · about 2 years

The First Mexican Empire was the short-lived monarchy that followed Mexico's independence from Spain, led by Agustín de Iturbide as emperor. It was replaced by a republic in 1823.

Key facts

Dates	1821 – 1823 CE
Region	The Americas
Continent	Americas
Capital	Mexico City
Founder	Agustín de Iturbide
Religion(s)	Catholic Christianity
Peak extent	≈ 4.43 million km² (c. 1821 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Spanish Empire

Followed by

Republic of Texas Federal Republic of Central America

Sources

Wikipedia – First Mexican Empire
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.