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Mexico: Generalissimo in charge of the Executive Power: 1813-1814

Generalísimo de las Armas y depositario del Supremo Poder Ejecutivo en América Septentrional [1]
15 Sep 1813 - 1 Mar 1814 José María Morelos [2]
baptized (4 Oct 1765): Joséph María Teclo Morelos y Pavón (Pabón)
  1. Part of the formula: Siervo de la Nación, Vocal del Supremo Congreso, Generalísimo de las Armas y depositario del Supremo Poder Ejecutivo en esta América Septentrional, por voto de la mayor de sus provincias, etcétera.
  2. The Congress assumed executive authority by a decision adopted on 1 Mar 1814 in Tlalchapa, but, being unaware of this decision, he continued to exercise office at least until 26 Mar 1814, as attested by his proclamation issued in Acapulco on that date.