Mariano Riva Palacio
Mariano Riva Palacio was a prominent Mexican politician and lawyer during most of the 19th century.
He was born in Mexico City to Esteban de la Riva Palacio and Doña María Dolores Díaz and married Dolores Guerrero, daughter of Gen. Vicente Guerrero, one of the most prominent leaders of the Mexican Independence War. Served as a City Councilor for Mexico City, federal congressman, Minister of Justice, Minister of Finance and was elected thrice Governor of the State of Mexico.
He was also the lawyer appointed to defend the deposed Emperor Maximilian.
