by Danny Ritzer

Created on: August 16, 2008   Last Updated: August 17, 2008

Agustn de Iturbide (1783-1824)-Emperor of Agustn I in 1822-1823.

In 1820 Agustn de Iturbide was commissioned by the Viceroy of Apodaca to lead a royalist force against Vicente Guerrero. Iturbide assumed the command with intentions of cause the downfall of the established Mexican independence. After Guerrero had caused minor wins over his troops, Iturbide opened debates with the rebellious leader, this resulted what is know as the Plan of Iguala of 1821. Iturbide's military swept the countryside. The new ruler, O'Donoj, submitted to their demands in the Treaty of Crdoba of 1821. The independence of Mexico was guaranteed, but with no the social improvement supported by Hidalgo. The new liberal state would not last long, would Iturbide would soon begin to lead in a new conservative party. However, Iturbide would prove to be a wolf in sheep's clothing and his thirst for power, wealth and recognition would be short lived, as would be the life of Iturbide once he was discovered for the as the deceitful, self centered man he really was in his soul.

The Mexican independence pressure group is well known sharply from its counterpart in South America by its two separate segments. The first rebellion, led by Father Miguel Hidalgo, was profusely slanted liberals but went far beyond the South American liberals by its addition of the mestizo (mixed-blood) and Indian classes, which gave it an implication of social rebellion. The Creole aristocrats (white American-born individuals of Spanish descent) overwhelmed the rebels but they wanted independence in a second stage, under the leadership of Agustn de Iturbide.

Early Life and Military Career

Iturbide was born in Valladolid (now Morelia), Mexico, on Sept. 27, 1783, the implantation of a wealthy, unfaltering Catholic, aristocratic family of Basque descent. He established his education at the seminary in Valladolid and dedicated his youth to running one of his father's estates. In 1805 he was married to Ana Mara Huarte, the daughter of the naive governor.
Iturbide received an appointment to the royal army and quickly gained a reputation for his brave actions during the war against the liberal radical government. Making the most of his quick-witted approach and indifferent procedures, he gained his standing for his great courage and lack of compassion, creating a number of promotions for himself. By 1813 he was a colonel, leading the Celaya division in addition to helping as military leader of Guanajuato. Two years passed when he

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