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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is executed at Chihuahua

When
1811
Where
Wells of Baján; Diocese of Durango; Government Palace
Episodes
3

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest and insurgent leader, was captured by royalist forces in March 1811 and taken to Chihuahua. He was defrocked and excommunicated in July 1811, then executed on 30 July 1811 at the Government Palace in Chihuahua.

Episodes

  1. 21 March 1811 · Wells of BajánCapture at Wells of Baján

    Hidalgo was betrayed and captured by royalist Ignacio Elizondo at the Wells of Baján on 21 March 1811, leading to his transport to Chihuahua.

  2. 27 July 1811 · Diocese of DurangoDefrocking in Durango

    Hidalgo was officially defrocked and excommunicated by Bishop Francisco Gabriel de Olivares in the diocese of Durango on 27 July 1811.

  3. 30 July 1811 · Government PalaceExecution at Chihuahua

    Miguel Hidalgo was executed on 30 July 1811 at the Government Palace in Chihuahua after being found guilty.

Background and detail

Background. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led the first uprising for Mexican independence, issuing the Cry of Dolores on 16 September 1810. His forces were defeated by royalist General Felix Calleja on 7 November 1810. Internal conflicts led to Hidalgo losing military command in January 1811, culminating in his capture by royalist Ignacio Elizondo at the Wells of Baján on 21 March 1811.

Capture and Trial. After being captured at the Wells of Baján, Hidalgo was taken to Chihuahua. He was turned over to Durango, where Bishop Francisco Gabriel de Olivares had him officially defrocked and excommunicated on 27 July 1811. He was then found guilty and executed on 30 July 1811.

Execution. Hidalgo was found guilty and executed on 30 July 1811. He was held prisoner in the Federal Palace of Chihuahua and executed at the nearby Government Palace by the Spaniards. His death marked the end of his direct leadership, though the insurgency continued under other leaders.

People involved

Sources

  1. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Mexican War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  3. Chihuahua City Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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