Miguel Hidalgo

Hidalgo made a speech in 1810 that is now called the Grito de Dolores. He called on the people to support the King of Spain against the rebellious Viceroy of Mexico. After a few months, he was taken prisoner and executed by firing squad. After he died, several other people like Vicente Guerrero kept fighting against the Spanish until 1821, when Mexico became an independent country.

Hidalgo is remembered today as a great liberator in Mexico. The Mexican state of Hidalgo is named after him.
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