Manuel González (June 18, 1833 - 1893) was a Mexican military officer, politician, and President of Mexico (1880 - 1884).

He was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, and served under the troops of Porfirio Díaz when he was fighting against Maximilian of Habsburg.

He became later governor of Michoacán.

He was president from December 1, 1880 to November 30, 1884; Porfirio Díaz was a Minister in his government.

He was governor of Guanajuato from 1884 until his death in 1893.

See also: List of Presidents of Mexico, History of Mexico