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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 indepen...
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