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Pedro Vélez

President of Mexico (1787-1848)

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José Pedro Antonio Vélez de Zúñiga was a Mexican politician and lawyer. In the aftermath of a successful coup against president Vicente Guerrero, he was placed at the head of a triumvirate that briefly led the Mexican government during the last days of 1829.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Zacatecas wd
Died
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Place of death
Mexico City wd
Citizenship
Mexico, Spain wd
Occupation
lawyer, judge, politician, philosopher wd
Political party
Liberal Party wd
Education
University of Guadalajara wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Mexico (23 December 1829 – 31 December 1829)
  • member of the Senate of Mexico

Questions

When was Pedro Vélez born?
Pedro Vélez was born on 28 July 1787 in Zacatecas.
What positions has Pedro Vélez held?
Positions held by Pedro Vélez include: President of Mexico (1829–1829); member of the Senate of Mexico.
Where did Pedro Vélez study?
Pedro Vélez was educated at University of Guadalajara.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pedro Vélez · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q772755 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Portrait of Pedro Velez 3.png by Agustín Casasola (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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