Father Miguel Hidalgo

Miguel Hidalgo is born

May 8, 1753

his life

Period: May 8, 1753 to Jul 30, 1811

he went to study at Colegio de San Francisco Javier

Period: Jan 1, 1767 to Dec 31, 1767

At Colegio de San Francisco Javier he studied with the jesuits, the jesuits were expelled from mexico in 1767 also.

he went to study at a new school

Period: Jan 1, 1768 to Dec 31, 1770

his new schoolnColegio de San Nicolas translates to "school of Saint Nicholas" or "college Saint nicholas" or "school of Santa Claus" or "college Santa Claus"

he went to the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico in Mexico City

Period: Jan 1, 1770 to Dec 31, 1773

he earned his degree in philosophy and theology

Period: Jan 1, 1773 to Dec 31, 1773

he is ordained preist

Jun 1, 1778

he taught at san nicholas

Period: Dec 3, 1779 to Dec 3, 1792

he taught latin grammer and arts and later theology

he is named treasurer, vice-rector, and secretary.

Jan 10, 1787

he became dean of the school

Jan 10, 1790

a dean is person with great athority over an area

gave what is known as Grito de Dolores

Sep 16, 1810

he is proclaimed supreme commander and general

Sep 21, 1810

he arrives in Guanajuato

Sep 28, 1810

he is charged and found guilty with treason

Jul 27, 1811

He is executed

Jul 30, 1811

at 7 in the morning he was executed by firing squad