The Emperor of Mexico (Spanish: Emperador de México) was the head of state and head of government of Mexico on two non-consecutive occasions during the 19th century.

With the Mexican Declaration of Independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico briefly became an independent monarchy – the First Mexican Empire.

For a few years in the mid-1860s, Mexico reverted to being a monarchy – the Second Mexican Empire.

In both instances, the reigning emperor was forcibly deposed and then executed.

The Sovereign Mexican Constituent Congress decreed on June 22, 1822[1] the following: The Superior Government Junta by the Conservative Party decreed on July 11, 1863[2] the following: