Miguel hidalgo

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Biography (1753–1811)

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  • Born on

    Born on

    On the Corralejo farm near Guanajuato, New Spain (Mexico).
  • Education

    Education

    Hidalgo graduated in Philosophy and Theology at the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico
  • Ordained a priest

    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

    Dropped out the school of St Nicolas

    Accused of mismanagement of funds.
  • He moved to

    He moved to

    Dolores, Hidalgo to replace the deceased priest.
  • "Cry of Dolores"

    "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

    Declared a traitor

    He was expelled from Hidalgo
  • Death

    Death

    He was executed by a firing squad in Chihuahua.