Viceroys of New Spain: complete list from 1535 to 1821

During the viceroyalty of New Spain, political and administrative power was headed by figures acting on behalf of the king of the Catholic monarchy, the viceroys of New Spain. Over the course of almost three centuries, more than 60 people – including viceroys, audiences and other transitory authorities – governed the territory on behalf of the Crown of Castile. This complete list makes it possible to know who these actors were and at what time they held office, making it easier to trace the key stages of the viceroyalty.

Complete List of Viceroys and Interim Governments of New Spain (1530-1821)

From the arrival of Antonio de Mendoza in 1535 to the brief mandate of Juan O’Donojú in 1821, more than 60 people – including formal viceroys, interim viceroys and governing audiences – occupied this position. Below is a table organized by reign, with the names and periods of each viceroy.

Conclusion on the Viceroys of New Spain

The viceroys were key figures in the maintenance of political order, economic administration, and religious strategy in New Spain. This list allows you to quickly place each in context, and will be especially useful when you want to explore their actions, conflicts, or specific policies in broader articles. You can return to this entry when you need to recall who ruled in a given period or when mentioning a viceroy in other historical topics.

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