Miguel Hidalgo

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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (8 May, 175330 July, 1811) was a Mexican priest. He started Mexico's war of independence against Spain.

Hidalgo started a great revolt against Spain in 1810. After a few months he was taken prisoner and executed. Hidalgo is remembered today as a great liberator in Mexico.

The Mexican state of Hidalgo is named after him.

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