Miguel Hidalgo
by Dejan Wheeler
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo was born May 8, 1753 and died on July 30, 1811.
He worked to free Mexico.
Miguel Hidalgo was a Catholic priest in the town of Dolores. He began a struggle for Mexico's independence in 1810. Mexicans continued to fight for independence over the next decade. Mexico celebrates September 16th as its Independence Day.