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Juan O'Donojú, last Spanish ruler of Mexico (born 1762)

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Juan O'Donojú

Spanish army officer and colonial governor (1762–1821)

Juan José Rafael Teodomiro de O'Donojú y O'Ryan was a Spanish-Irish military officer, diplomat and Viceroy of New Spain from 21 July 1821 to 28 September 1821 during the Mexican War of Independence. He was the last Viceroy of New Spain.
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October 8

Day of the year

October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 84 days remain until the end of the year.
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