José Manuel Zozaya


José Manuel Zozaya y Bermúdez 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.
Aside from his diplomatic activities, Zozaya served as attorney-in-fact of Agustín de Iturbide, as congressman for Guanajuato, as auditor for the Army, and operated the first paper mill in the history of Mexico.

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