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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Biography and Timeline

Follow Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla through 4 dated historical records for Mexico.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1810–1811Years on this page

1810

Siege of Mexico City

Mexico City · Warfare / Civil War

Turned back by General Calleja. Sweeps through the provinces & threatens Mexico City with 80,000

1811

Battle of Guadalajara

Guadalajara · Warfare / Civil War

Defeated by General Calleja near Guadalajara

Death of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Mexico City · Government / Government of Mexico

Executed after defeat in battle

Execution

Mexico City · Government / Government of Mexico

Executed after defeat in battle

Records, sources and methodology

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