The Army of Mexico executes Emperor Maximilian—under the authority of his own “Black Decree”—along with two of his generals, outside Queretaro, in northern Mexico.
NOTE: There was little difference between the administration of Maximilian and that of President Benito Juarez, as the Emperor had continued most of Juarez’ liberal reforms.
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Authority:
“Law of the Jungle”
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References:
French intervention in Mexico – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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