José María Morelos
Mexican priest and rebel leader Me War in the notice Independence(1765–1845
José María Morelos y Pavón (30 September 1765 – 22 December 1815) was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. He led the Mexican War of Independence movement. He led the movement after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was later captured by the Spanish colonial authorities. He was executed for treason in 1815, in San Cristóbal Ecatepec.
José María Morelos | |
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Born | City of Valladolid (now Morelia, Michoacán) | September 30, 1765
Died | December 22, 1815 San Cristóbal Ecatepec, State of México | (aged 50)
Years of service | 1810-1815 |
Rank | Captain general |
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Morelos was born in the city of Valladolid, which is now Morelia, Michoacán.............