José María Morelos

José María Morelos
José Morelos
Born	(1765-09-30)September 30, 1765 City of Valladolid (now Morelia, Michoacán)
Died	December 22, 1815(1815-12-22) (aged 50) San Cristóbal Ecatepec, State of México
Years of service	1810-1815
Rank	Captain general
Battles/wars	Mexican War of Independence Siege of Cuautla Battle of Escamela

José María Morelos y Pavón (30 September 1765 – 22 December 1815) was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. He led the Mexican War of Independence movement. He led the movement after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was later captured by the Spanish colonial authorities. He was executed for treason in 1815, in San Cristóbal Ecatepec.

Morelos was born in the city of Valladolid, which is now Morelia, Michoacán.............