Viceroyalty of New Spain (1535–1821)

1. Council of the Indies formally created

   Aug 1, 1524Labels: Council of

   • Britannica
   • Council Indies

2. Royal Audiencia of Mexico created

   Dec 13, 1527Labels: Real Audiencia

   • Audiencia Mexico
   • Audiencia M xico

3. Second Audiencia replaces the first

   Jan 14, 1530Labels: Second Audiencia

   • Audiencia Mexico
   • Audiencia M xico

4. Antonio de Mendoza begins as first viceroy

   Nov 14, 1535Labels: Antonio de

   • Britannica
   • Mendoza

5. Royal Audiencia of Guadalajara created

   Feb 13, 1548Labels: Audiencia of

   • Audiencia GDL
   • Audiencia GDL ES

6. Royal decree founds University of Mexico

   Sep 21, 1551Labels: University of

   • UNAM history
   • LOC C diz

7. Tribunal of the Holy Office established

   Nov 4, 1571Labels: Mexican Inquisition

   • Mex Inq
   • New Advent

8. Laws of the Indies compilation approved

   May 18, 1680Labels: Laws of

   • Leyes Indias
   • BOE

9. José de Gálvez appointed visitador general

   Mar 14, 1765Labels: Jos de

   • Huntington
   • G lvez

10. Real Cuerpo de Minería established

    Jan 1, 1777Labels: Real Cuerpo

    • Britannica
    • Tribunal Min

11. Intendant ordinance issued for New Spain

    Dec 4, 1786Labels: Intendancy Ordinance

    • LOC Intend
    • LOC Intend 2

12. Constitution of Cádiz promulgated in New Spain

    Sep 19, 1812Labels: Constitution of

    • C diz Const
    • LOC C diz

13. Treaty of Córdoba signed

    Aug 24, 1821Labels: Treaty of

    • Treaty
    • HISTORY

14. Mexico City capitulates; viceregal rule ends

    Sep 27, 1821Labels: Army of

    • Mex Indep
    • Britannica