House of Güemes
| Country | Mexico, New France, Spain |
|---|---|
| Founded | c. 1790 |
| Titles | Emperor of Mexico Count of Medina de Pomar |
| Connected families | House of Bourbon House of Velasco House of Flórez-Osorio |
| Heirlooms | Heart of Juan de Prado |
The House of Güemes (Spanish: Casa de Güemes; French: Maison de Gouemes), also called the House of Güemes-Bourbon, is a Spanish, Mexican, and New French noble house. Numerous members of the family served in high-ranking positions in colonial America during the 18th and 19th centuries, including two members achieving the rank of Viceroy of New Spain. From 1881 to 1913, the family provided the only two Emperors of Mexico.
The dynasty traces its noble lineage to a number of families, including the houses of Flórez-Osorio and de Velasco. Spanish noblewoman Juliana Joaquina Flórez-Osorio married the Cantabrian businessman Miguel Alfonso de Güemes de Velasco in 1763, with both of them emigrating to colonial Mexico soon after. Their criollo son, Juan de Prado de Güemes, 2nd Count of Medina de Pomar established a prestigious position for his family in colonial American society.
In 1881, Viceroy Jorge González de Güemes was proclaimed Emperor of Mexico after the country's independence from the Spanish Empire. Him and his son were the only Mexican monarchs before the monarchy's abolition in 1913 and the establishment of a republic. After their fall from power, the majority of Güemes family members emigrated to New France and Spain.
History
List of notable members
| Portrait | Name | Birth | Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Alfonso de Güemes de Velasco 1st Count of Medina de Pomar |
8 June 1732 Burgos, Spain Son of José Manuel de Güemes and María del Pilar de Velasco |
16 March 1785 Actopan, New Spain | |
| Viceroy Juan de Prado de Güemes Osorio 2nd Count of Medina de Pomar |
21 May 1769 Mexico City, New Spain Son of Miguel Alfonso Güemes de Velasco and Juliana Joaquina Flórez-Osorio |
18 November 1819 Mexico City, New Spain | |
| Juan Serafín de Güemes y Fuenmayor 3rd Count of Medina de Pomar |
29 January 1802 Mexico City, New Spain Son of Juan de Prado de Güemes Osorio |
15 June 1877 Mexico City, New Spain | |
| Emperor Jorge González de Güemes y Horcasitas |
4 December 1834 Acapulco, New Spain Son of Juan Serafín de Güemes y Fuenmayor |
12 April 1925 Quebec City, New France | |
| Emperor Agustín González Silva de Güemes-Borbón |
3 April 1876 San Luis Potosi, New Spain Son of Jorge González de Güemes y Horcasitas |
9 October 1913 Saint Augustin de Desmaures, New France | |
| Germán de Güemes Borbón 2nd Marquis of Saint Hyacinthe |
2 August 1900 Los Angeles, Alta California, Mexican Empire Son of Agustín González Silva de Güemes-Borbón |
22 September 1934 London, United Kingdom | |
| Juan Felipe de Güemes Borbón y Felán Osorio 3rd Marquis of Saint Hyacinthe |
25 April 1928 Quebec City, New France Son of Germán de Güemes Borbón |
