José Manuel Zozaya
José Manuel Zozaya y Bermúdez (4 July 1778 – 21 June 1853) was the first Mexican diplomat to ever represent his country in the United States, serving as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from 12 December 1822 to 20 May 1823.
José Manuel Zozaya | |
|---|---|
| Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Mexico to the United States | |
| In office 12 December 1822 – 20 May 1823 | |
| Succeeded by | José Anastasio Torrens (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Manuel Zozaya y Bermúdez 4 July 1778 Salvatierra, Guanajuato |
| Died | 21 June 1853 (aged 74) Mexico City |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Spouse(s) | His niece,
Joaquina de Zozaya y Gurtubay
(m. 1803–1820) |
| Parent(s) | Francisco Zozaya y Zorilla (city councillor) and Gertruidis Bermúdez y de la Fuente |
| Alma mater | San Ildefonso College |
Aside from his diplomatic activities, Zozaya served as attorney-in-fact of Agustín de Iturbide, as congressman for Guanajuato (1820), as auditor for the Army, and operated the first paper mill in the history of Mexico.
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