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Capture of Maximilian

When
14 May 1867
Where
Querétaro
Part of
Benito Juárez returns to the Mexican presidency

Maximilian and his generals were captured after a siege in Querétaro, ending the Second Mexican Empire's resistance.

Maximilian headed northwest to Querétaro to make a last stand after French support waned. The siege ended on 14 May 1867, resulting in the capture of the Emperor and his top generals, including Miguel Miramón and Tomás Mejía.

Sources

  1. Benito Juárez Wikipedia
  2. Second French intervention in Mexico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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