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Born on
On the Corralejo farm near Guanajuato, New Spain (Mexico). -
Education
Hidalgo graduated in Philosophy and Theology at the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico -
Ordained a priest
Hidalgo taught philosophy, Latin grammar, and theology at the St Nicolas school, while also being the school's treasurer, secretary, and vice-rector. -
Dropped out the school of St Nicolas
Accused of mismanagement of funds. -
He moved to
Dolores, Hidalgo to replace the deceased priest. -
"Cry of Dolores"
He rang the church bell to rally the people to arms as he waved the banner of Virgin of Guadalupe -
Declared a traitor
He was expelled from Hidalgo -
Death
He was executed by a firing squad in Chihuahua.