Second Mexican Empire

State · 1865–1867 CE · at its largest around 1865 CE

A monarchy installed with French military support under Maximilian of Habsburg, which collapsed after French troops withdrew; Maximilian was executed in 1867.

On its lands while it lasted

• Benito Juárez (1806 CE – 1872 CE): Zapotec lawyer from Oaxaca who became President of Mexico, led liberal reforms and resisted the French intervention.

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