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MIGUEL HIDALGO Y COSTILLA
1753 - 1811
Hidalgo was a Catholic priest and the father of the Mexican Independence, although he didn't quite see it materializing in his
lifetime.
Hidalgo's ringing of the church bell in
Dolores on September 16, 1810, in order to rally folks for
revolution against Spain became a milestone in Mexican history. This
event is also known as the Grito de Dolores, or the Cry of
Dolores.
Today, September 16 is
commemorated as Mexico's Independence Day - Día de Independencia.
Furthermore, Mexico will celebrate its
bicentennial, which means its 200th anniversary, in 2010. And
speaking of celebration, two months later Mexicans will celebrate
the centennial, which means the 100th anniversary, of the
Mexican Revolution.
Check here for the
Mexican War of Independence.
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HILDAGO, THE PRIEST-PATRIOT
WHO LED THE FIRST GREAT REVOLT AGAINST SPAIN AND DIED A
MARTYR TO THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM |
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