Mexican War of Independence

September 16, 1810 – September 27, 1821

Part of Spanish American wars of independence

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Mexican War of Independence

War that ended Spanish rule in Mexico. It began with Hidalgo's call to arms in 1810 and ended when Iturbide's army entered Mexico City in 1821.

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Commanders

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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Priest and rebel leader, Issued the Cry of Dolores; executed in 1811 · 1753–1811 Agustín de Iturbide General, Changed sides and secured independence with the Plan of Iguala · 1783–1824

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