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José Ignacio Pavón
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A painting of José Ignacio Pavón.
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| Substitute 30th President of Mexico by the Plan of Tacubaya |
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| In office 13 August 1860 – 15 August 1860 |
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| Preceded by | Miguel Miramón |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Miramón |
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| Born | 11 August 1791 Veracruz, Veracruz |
| Died | 25 May 1866 (Age 74) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Awards | _-_ribbon_bar.gif){kind=small} Order of Guadalupe |
José Ignacio Pavón (born August 11, 1791 – died May 25, 1866) was a Mexican government official. He briefly served as the interim President of Mexico for just two days in August 1860. This happened during a big civil war called the War of Reform. In this war, two main groups, the Conservatives and the Liberals, were fighting for control of the country. Pavón was part of the Conservative side.
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Early Life and Education
José Ignacio Pavón was born in Veracruz, a city in Mexico. He started his schooling there. Later, he moved to Mexico City to continue his education at the Colegio de San Ildefonso. There, he studied important subjects like philosophy and law.
Beginning a Public Career
In 1818, Pavón became an honorary city councilman in Mexico City. This meant he helped with city decisions. In 1820, he worked as a secretary for a committee that checked what was being published.
After Mexico became independent from Spain in 1821, different political groups formed. Some wanted Mexico to be a republic (with elected leaders), while others wanted a monarchy (with a king or emperor). Pavón usually stayed neutral, but he leaned towards the idea of a republic.
When the First Mexican Empire ended in 1822, Pavón was happy to see the monarchy fall. He became very active in politics. He hoped a new congress could be set up quickly to govern the country.
Government Roles and Contributions
The new government, called the governing junta, gave Pavón an important job. He was asked to help write the country's criminal laws. He also joined a group called Amigos del Pais (Friends of the Nation), which worked to improve the country's economy. He managed money for the Academy of Jurisprudence and was an honorary member of a group that helped children.
From 1822 to 1823, he worked for the Mexico City government as a legal expert on press laws. In April 1823, he was given a senior role in the Department of the Treasury, which handles the country's money. He also became the temporary governor of the State of Tabasco.
In 1825, Pavón was put in charge of the Department of Foreign Relations. In this role, he helped Mexico get official recognition of its independence from Britain.
Time on the Supreme Court
In 1841, José Ignacio Pavón was appointed to the Mexican Supreme Court. This is the highest court in Mexico, and it was a very important position.
Brief Presidency During the War of Reform
In August 1860, during the War of Reform, Pavón became interim president. This was a very short presidency, lasting only two days. The war was going badly for the Conservatives. The current Conservative president, Miguel Miramón, temporarily stepped down.
Because José Ignacio Pavón was the president of the Supreme Court, he was given the job of interim president. His only official act was to announce that the government had voted to support Miramón, allowing him to return as president. Pavón's time as president was mainly a formal step in the government process.
See also
In Spanish: José Ignacio Pavón para niños
