Joaquín Velázquez de León facts for kids
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Joaquín Velázquez de León
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Portrait published in 1885
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| Minister of State | |
| In office 2 July 1864 – 3 March 1866 |
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| Monarch | Maximilian of Mexico |
| Minister of Colonization, Industry and Commerce | |
| In office 26 April 1853 – 1855 |
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| President | Antonio López de Santa Anna |
| Chargé d'affaires of Mexico to the United States (ad interim) | |
| In office 3 February 1842 – 25 October 1842 |
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| Preceded by | Francisco Pizarro Martínez |
| Succeeded by | Juan Nepomuceno Almonte |
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| Born | 16 March 1803 Mexico City |
| Died | 8 February 1882 (aged 78) Tacuba, Mexico City |
| Parents | Juan Felipe Velázquez de León and María Guadalupe Álvarez y Güitian (married on 24 October 1782) |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Mining (1817–1821) |
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Joaquín Velázquez de León (born March 16, 1803 – died February 8, 1882) was an important Mexican politician from the 1800s. He served in several high-level government jobs. He was the first Minister of Colonization, Industry, and Commerce from 1853 to 1855. This was during the time of President Antonio López de Santa Anna. He also worked as a top minister for Emperor Maximilian of Mexico from 1864 to 1866. For a short time in 1842, he even represented Mexico in the United States.
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Life Story of Joaquín Velázquez de León
Early Life and Education
Joaquín Velázquez de León was born in Mexico City on March 16, 1803. His father was Juan Felipe Velázquez de León. His mother was María Guadalupe Álvarez y Güitian.
He started studying at the Royal College of Mining in 1817. However, he stopped his studies in 1821. He chose to join the army instead.
Military Service
Velázquez de León joined the 1st American Battalion. This group was led by Agustín de Iturbide. He fought in the Battle of Azcapotzalco in 1821. For his bravery, he received the Cross of Azcapotzalco award.
In 1822, he became a Second Lieutenant in the new Engineers Corps. He was promoted to First Lieutenant in the same year. By 1823, he began teaching Mathematics to the soldiers in the Corps.
Later Life and Passing
Joaquín Velázquez de León faced a challenge later in his life. He became blind during his last 13 months. This happened after he damaged his eyes while working with one of his telescopes.
He passed away on February 8, 1882, in Tacuba. Tacuba was a town near Mexico City at that time. He had been sick with pneumonia for three days.
A Bird Named After Him
A type of bird, the icteria velazquezi, was named after him. This bird is a variety of the yellow-breasted chat. It was classified by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1837.
Key Works and Publications
Joaquín Velázquez de León also wrote several important books and rules. These works often focused on business, trade, and mining.
- Reglamento y arancel de corredores para la plaza de México. (1854)
* This book was about rules and fees for brokers in Mexico City.
- Reglamento interior para la Escuela Especial de Comercio (1854)
* This work set out the internal rules for a special school of commerce.
- Notas a las nuevas ordenanzas de minas, puestas para su mejor inteligencia (1875)
* These were notes to help people understand new mining laws better.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Velázquez de León para niños
