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Agustín de
[ah-goos-teen de] /ˌɑ gusˈtin dɛ/ (Show IPA), 1783–1824, Mexican soldier and revolutionary: as Agustín I, emperor of Mexico 1822–23.
Historical Examples

The acts of oppression of iturbide, from this time, continued to increase.
Great Events in the History of North and South America Charles A. Goodrich

iturbide was the former of these; the latter, the ill-advised Maximilian.
Mexico Susan Hale

The troubled times of iturbide followed, and mining operations practically ceased.
Mexico Charles Reginald Enock

But about this time he received a despatch from General iturbide.
The Queen of the Savannah Gustave Aimard

iturbide had eminently distinguished himself in the royal army, and to him it was owing that Morelos had been defeated.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 5, No. 28, February, 1860 Various

In 1822 the republic of 1821 was superseded by the imperial diadem of iturbide.
Thirty Years’ View (Vol. I of 2) Thomas Hart Benton

Far to the northward, the Empire of Mexico set up by iturbide in 1822 was doomed to a speedy fall.
The Hispanic Nations of the New World William R. Shepherd

As to the search-lights, she can keep them on The iturbide or on the other torpedera.
The Harlequin Opal, Vol. 2 (of 3) Fergus Hume

Shortly thereafter O’Donaju died from the yellow fever, thus leaving iturbide free to carry out his plans.
The United States and Latin America John Holladay Latan

A tremendous broadside was directed at that torpedera and at The iturbide.
The Harlequin Opal, Vol. 2 (of 3) Fergus Hume

noun
Agustín de (aɣusˈtin de). 1783–1824, Mexican nationalist and emperor (1822–23). He was forced to abdicate and later executed