He was killed by firing squad, ordered by Benito Juarez.
France is the correct answer. What European country laid claim to Mexico in the 19th century and even appointed an emperor to rule? Italy France Germany Britain
Maximilian I of Habsburg.
Maximilian I of Mexico died on 1867-06-19.
Maximilian of Austria, a European nobleman became the Emperor of Mexico in 1863. During his brief rule, he built Avenida Reforma, an important street in Mexico City and is considered his lasting legacy.
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He was Austrian.
Maximilian I of Mexico played a central role in the events surrounding Cinco de Mayo by becoming the emperor of Mexico during the French intervention in the 1860s. Supported by Napoleon III, he attempted to establish a monarchy in Mexico, which was opposed by Mexican republicans, including General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, marked a significant defeat for Maximilian's French forces, symbolizing Mexican resistance against foreign intervention. Ultimately, Maximilian's rule ended in 1867 when he was captured and executed by republican forces.
Austro-Hungarian Archduke Fernando Maximilian, who was named emperor of Mexico in 1864
Maximilian I (1832-1867)
Maximilian of Habsburg
Maximilian I of Habsburg.