José María Teclo Morelos Pérez y Pavón was a Mexican Catholic priest, statesman and military leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. Wikipedia
Born: September 30, 1765, Morelia, Mexico
Died: December 22, 1815 (age 50 years), Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Children: Juan Almonte and Guadalupe Almonte
Place of burial: The Angel of Independence, Mexico City, Mexico
Graduation date: April 28, 1795
Books: Sentimientos de la Nación
Previous office: President of the Supreme Mexican Government (1814–1815)