Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Mexican priest and rebel leader

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla - Mexican priest and rebel leader
Born

May 8th, 1753
271 years ago

Died

July 30th, 1811
213 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mexico

Links & References

A Mexican priest initiated the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish rule. He issued the Grito de Dolores, a call to arms that mobilized the population in 1810. He became a symbol of Mexican independence and is commemorated on national holidays and monuments. After leading a series of military campaigns, he was captured and executed in 1811, but his actions paved the way for subsequent victories in the independence movement.

Issued the Grito de Dolores

Led the early phases of the Mexican War of Independence

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