José María Teclo Morelos y Pavón (1765 – 1815) Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was later captured by the Spanish colonial authorities and executed for treason in 1815. Painting shows Morales (right ) at the sesión plenaria del Congreso de Chilpancingo 1813

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José María Teclo Morelos y Pavón (1765 – 1815) Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was later captured by the Spanish colonial authorities and executed for treason in 1815. Painting shows Morales (right ) at the sesión plenaria del Congreso de Chilpancingo 1813

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