About
Also known as Agustín of Mexico, he is remembered as a general, politician, and emperor of the first Mexican empire. He experienced the turbulence of the war of independence in Mexico, though it is what helped him find notoriety due to his excellent military skills. After being exiled to Europe, he was eventually sentenced to death and died by the fire squad in 1845.
Before Fame
His family was of moderately high status, and he became the head of his household as he was the only surviving male child born to his parents. He studied at Colegio de San Nicolás before joining the army as a teenager.
Trivia
His full name is Agustín Cosme Damián de Iturbide y Arámburu. He designed the Mexican Flag.
Family Life
His parent's full names are José Joaquín de Iturbide y Arreguí and María Josefa de Arámburu y Carrillo de Figueroa. He married Ana María Josefa Ramona de Huarte y Muñiz in 1805, and the couple had two children.
Associated With
His successor of power, Maximilian I of Mexico, was the younger brother of Franz Joseph I.
