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This article lists the viceroys who ruled the Viceroyalty of New Spain from 1535 to 1821 in the name of the monarch of Spain.. In addition to viceroys, this article lists the highest Spanish governors of the viceroyalty, before the appointment of the first viceroy or when the office of viceroy was vacant.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Spanish settlers founded major cities such as Mexico City, Puebla, and Guadalajara, turning New Spain into a vital part of the Spanish Empire. The discovery of silver in Zacatecas and Guanajuato significantly boosted the economy, leading to conflicts like the Chichimeca War .
Juan José Ruiz de Apodaca y Eliza, 1st Count of Venadito, OIC, OSH, KOC (3 February 1754 – 11 January 1835) was a Spanish Navy officer, nobleman and colonial administrator who served as the viceroy of New Spain from 20 September 1816 to 5 July 1821 during the Mexican War of Independence.
1795–1808 Spanish part of the Island ceded to France in the Peace of Basel. Island ceases to be a Spanish possession. 1808–1821 After local revolts and subsequent defeat of the French, Santo Domingo realigns itself with Spain. Yet, this is the era of "Foolish Spain" and the colony is loosely held.
Pages in category "Spanish viceroys" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Carlos Francisco de Croix, marqués de Croix, Viceroy of New Spain Carlos Francisco de Croix, 1st Marquess of Croix (1699 in Lille , Flanders – 1786 in Valencia, Spain ), was a Spanish general and viceroy of New Spain , from August 25, 1766, to September 22, 1771, a period of considerable turbulence.
The Mexican Empire (Spanish: Imperio Mexicano, pronounced [imˈpeɾjo mexiˈkano] ⓘ) was a constitutional monarchy and the first independent government of Mexico.It was also the only former viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire to establish a monarchy after gaining independence.
When the Viceroy of New Spain ordered his northern governors to produce maps of their territories, [6] Francisco Antonio Marín del Valle, Governor and Captain General of New Mexico, turned to Miera. [2] [3] [6] They went out into the field on this endeavor from late June to 1 December 1757. [6] The influential map was completed by April 1758.