Viceroy of New Spain | |
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Residence | Palace of the Viceroy |
Appointer | King of Spain |
Formation | 14 November 1535 |
First holder | Antonio de Mendoza |
Final holder | Juan O'Donojú |
Abolished | 28 September 1821 |
This article lists the viceroys who ruled the Viceroyalty of New Spain from 1535 to 1821 in the name of the monarch of Spain.
In addition to viceroys, this article lists the highest Spanish governors of the viceroyalty, before the appointment of the first viceroy or when the office of viceroy was vacant. Most of these individuals exercised most or all of the functions of viceroy, usually on an interim basis.