Life of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (jan 1, 1753 – jan 1, 1811)
Description:
By 1810, weakened royal authority in the Americas spurred revolts against Spanish rule in Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico. The most serious was a peasant rebellion in Mexico was led by Miguel, who rallied indigenous descent - against colonial rule. He became the symbol of Mexican independence, and the day on which he proclaimed his revolt - 16 September 1810 is Mexico's principal national holidayAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1753
jan 1, 1811
~ 58 years