Rómulo Díaz de la Vega
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| Rómulo Díaz de la Vega | |
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| A painting of Rómulo Díaz de la Vega. | |
 23rd President of Mexico |
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| In office 12 September 1855 – 3 October 1855 |
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| Preceded by | Martín Carrera |
| Succeeded by | Juan Álvarez |
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| Born | 23 May 1800 Mexico City |
| Died | 3 October 1877 (aged 77) Puebla, Puebla |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Political party | Conservative |
Rómulo Díaz de la Vega (23 May 1800 — 3 October 1877) was interim president of Mexico in 1855. He studied military science and rose to the rank of general.
He was captured at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma (9 May 1846).[1]
When Martín Carrera left the presidency of the Republic in 1855, Rómulo Díaz de la Vega was designated temporary President by the leaders of the military garrison. His government lasted 22 days, from 12 September to 3 October 1855.
After his presidency, Díaz de la Vega was a member of the group of the conservatives who imposed Maximilian of Habsburg as emperor in 1863. He died in Puebla in October 1877.
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| Preceded by Martín Carrera |
President of Mexico 12 September - 3 October 1855 |
Succeeded by Juan Álvarez |
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