Miguel Hidalgo
Father Miguel Hidalgo fought for Mexico’s freedom from Spain with an army he made because he wanted freedom like U.S and also a Constitution. Miguel Hidalgo was born in 1753; I think he was a hero and was born to bring freedom to Mexico with help. In the September of 1810 Miguel Hidalgo and a great army started taking over many cities. He did a lot to bring freedom to Mexico.
Hidalgo was born on the Corralejo hacienda near Pénjamo, Guanajuato, on May 8, 1753. He changed his home into a night school for local artisans. He was sent to Valladolid (now Morelia) to study at the San Nicolás Obispo College, where he later taught theology, philosophy and ethics. He eventually became the college rector. In 1792, he was ordained. After working at different parishes, he came to practice his ministry at the Parish of Dolores.
2007-02-13
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To achieve their goal of freedom, Miguel Hidalgo led a great army through many cities of Mexico. First, they conquered Dolores, and then moved into the cities of Atotonilco, San Miguel el grande (Allende), Chamucuero, and Celaya. It was at Celaya that Hidalgo was awarded the rank of Captain General. Following his promotion, General Hidalgo took his army into the cities of Salmanca, Iraput and Silao. He continued leading his army until finally reaching Guanajuato. Captain General Miguel Hidalgo was executed July 18, 1811.
Father Miguel Hidalgo did everything to gain freedom from Spain. He wanted his country to be like the U.S. Even though Miguel Hidalgo and many other generals and captains died, the army and several captains kept fighting. Spain at last gave up on the fighting and Mexico was finally free.
2007-02-13
15:44:33 ·
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