Revolutionary Figure. He was an early leader in Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. A Roman Catholic priest, he joined Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in launching the revolt against Spanish rule in 1810. When Hidalgo was captured and executed the following year, he took over as leader of the revolution. Morelos wrote Mexico's first Constitution in 1813. Possessing military skills that Hidalgo lacked, he won important victories at Oaxaca (1812) and Acapulco (1813). But after his defeat at Tezmalaca in November 1815, he was captured and shot. His remains were originally buried in the San Cristobal Church, later, in 1823 they were transferred to the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, and finally, in 1925, they were transferred to the Monument of Independence.
Revolutionary Figure. He was an early leader in Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. A Roman Catholic priest, he joined Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in launching the revolt against Spanish rule in 1810. When Hidalgo was captured and executed the following year, he took over as leader of the revolution. Morelos wrote Mexico's first Constitution in 1813. Possessing military skills that Hidalgo lacked, he won important victories at Oaxaca (1812) and Acapulco (1813). But after his defeat at Tezmalaca in November 1815, he was captured and shot. His remains were originally buried in the San Cristobal Church, later, in 1823 they were transferred to the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, and finally, in 1925, they were transferred to the Monument of Independence.
Bio by: Gabriel Solis
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