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 | |
| ViceroyJuan 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 | |
| EmperorJorge 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 | |
| EmperorAgustín 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 Osorio3rd Marquis of Saint Hyacinthe | 25 April 1928
Quebec City, New France Son of Germán de Güemes Borbón |
