Pedro Vélez facts for kids
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Pedro Vélez
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Lithograph extracted from an unknown book from the 19th century.
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| President of Mexico | |
| In office 23 December 1829 – 31 December 1829 Serving with Lucas Alamán and Luis Quintanar
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| Preceded by | José María Bocanegra |
| Succeeded by | Anastasio Bustamante |
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| Born | 28 July 1787 Zacatecas, Nueva Galicia, New Spain (now Zacatecas, Zacatecas) |
| Died | 5 August 1848 (aged 61) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality |  Mexican New Spanish (prior to 1821) |
José Pedro Antonio Vélez de Zúñiga (born July 28, 1787 – died August 5, 1848) was an important Mexican politician and lawyer. He briefly led the Mexican government in late 1829. This happened after a group of people successfully took over the government from the president at the time. Vélez was part of a special three-person team that governed Mexico for a short period.
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Early Life of Pedro Vélez
Pedro Vélez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, in 1787. After finishing his first studies there, he moved to Guadalajara. In Guadalajara, he studied law to become a lawyer. He worked as a legal advisor for General Cruz.
Later, after Mexico became independent, he moved to Mexico City. In January 1825, he became the president of the Supreme Court. People thought he was an honest person and a very skilled lawyer. He had also been a member of the local government in Guadalajara before this.
Leading Mexico: The Executive Triumvirate
In 1829, a rebellion started against President Vicente Guerrero. This rebellion was called the Plan of Jalapa. It was led by his own vice president, Anastasio Bustamante. President Guerrero decided to step down from his role. He gave the presidency to José María Bocanegra so he could fight the rebels himself.
On December 18, 1829, a new plan supporting the rebels was announced in the capital. This plan was called the Plan of Quintanar. The governor of the federal district, Jose Ignacio Esteva, helped the rebels. The temporary president, Bocanegra, and the general, Anaya, did not stop the rebellion. So, on the night of December 22, the rebels took over the National Palace easily.
After taking control, the rebels set up a temporary government. This government was led by a "triumvirate," which means a group of three leaders. Pedro Vélez was chosen as the president of this group. The other two members were Lucas Alamán and Luis Quintanar. This three-person government only lasted for two weeks. Their main goal was to make sure the rebellion's changes were secure.
Some supporters of the former president, Guerrero, were arrested. These included Lorenzo de Zavala, Manuel Rejon, and Fernando del Valle. However, they were released a few days later. They promised to accept the new government. On January 1, 1830, Anastasio Bustamante took over as the new president.
Later Years and Legacy
Pedro Vélez continued his career in public service. In 1843, he was appointed as the Minister of Justice. This was an important role in the government. He passed away on August 5, 1848, at the age of 61.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Vélez para niños
