Maximilian

Events

2

Episodes

4

Years

1854–1867

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Maximilian, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Johann succeeds to the throne of Saxony

   1854

   Role: Hereditary Prince of Saxony

   1. 19 August 1854 · Kingdom of SaxonyJohann Succeeds to the Throne

      Johann became King of Saxony on 9 August 1854 after his brother Frederick Augustus II died without legitimate issue.

2. Benito Juárez returns to the Mexican presidency

   1867

   Role: Emperor of the Second Mexican Empire

   1. 214 May 1867 · QuerétaroCapture of Maximilian

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

   2. 319 June 1867 · QuerétaroExecution of Maximilian

      Maximilian and two conservative generals were executed by firing squad, ending the period of the Second Mexican Empire.

   3. 413 July 1867 · Mexico CityJuárez's Return to Mexico City

      Benito Juárez returned to Mexico City following the departure of French troops, marking the start of the Restored Republic.

Sources

1. John, King of Saxony Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
2. Frederick Augustus II of Saxony Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-09
3. Benito Juárez Wikipedia
4. Second French intervention in Mexico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27