Pedro Vélez
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Vélez and the second or maternal family name is Zúñiga.
José Pedro Antonio Vélez de Zúñiga (28 July 1787 – 5 August 1848) 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.
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Pedro Vélez | |
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President of Mexico | |
In office 23 – 31 December 1829 | |
Preceded by | José María Bocanegra |
Succeeded by | Anastasio Bustamante |
Personal details | |
Born | (1787-07-28)28 July 1787 Zacatecas, Nueva Galicia, New Spain (now Zacatecas, Zacatecas) |
Died | 5 August 1848(1848-08-05) (aged 61) Mexico City, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican New Spanish (prior to 1821) |
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