Guadalupe Victoria

Guadalupe Victoria, born José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix, (29 September 1786 - 21 March 1843) was a Mexican general and political leader. He fought for independence against the Spanish Empire in the Mexican War of Independence. He was Mexico's first president.

His Excellency The Most Excellent Guadalupe Victoria
Portrait of Guadalupe Victoria by Carlos Paris
1st President of Mexico
In office 10 October 1824 – 31 March 1829
Vice President	Nicolás Bravo
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Vicente Guerrero
President of the Supreme Executive Power
In office 1 July 1824 – 31 July 1824
Preceded by	Vicente Guerrero
Succeeded by	Nicolás Bravo
Member of the Supreme Executive Power
In office 30 July 1834 – 10 October 1835 Serving with Miguel Domínguez Vicente Guerrero Nicolás Bravo Mariano Michelena Pedro Celestino Negrete
Governor of Puebla
In office 31 March 1834 – 13 December 1836
Preceded by	Patricio Furlong
Succeeded by	Cosme Furlong
Personal details
Born	José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix 29 September 1786 Tamazula, Nueva Vizcaya, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now Durango, Mexico)
Died	21 March 1843 (aged 56) San Carlos Fortress, Perote, Veracruz
Resting place	Column of Independence
Nationality	Mexican New Spanish (prior to 1821)
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	María Antonia Bretón ​ ​ (m. 1817)​
Alma mater	San Ildefonso College
Occupation	Lawyer Soldier (General)
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