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Events on Sunday 19 May 1822 1
1822Agustin de Iturbide crowned Emperor of MexicoMexican congress proclaims Iturbide emperor as Agustin IFollowing independence from Spain, the Mexican congress proclaimed army general Agustin de Iturbide as Emperor Agustin I. He was crowned in Mexico City, establishing the short-lived First Mexican Empire. His reign collapsed within a year amid military revolt.