José María Gutiérrez de Estrada (17 October 1800 – 17 May 1867), was a Mexican diplomat and politician born in San Francisco de Campeche when this city was still a part of the Captaincy General of Yucatán and died in Paris, France.
He was one of the first foreign representatives sent to Europe by President Guadalupe Victoria to establish relations.
He served as Minister of Interior and Exterior Relations during the presidency of Antonio López de Santa Anna in 1835.
He was also a Senator of the Republic for Yucatán.
In 1863, he headed the delegation that offered the Mexican throne to Maximilian of Habsburg at Miramare Castle.
His brother, Joaquín Gutiérrez de Estrada, also a conservative politician, was Governor of Yucatán.
Author: Ramón P. Cantó
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