Because he began the Mexican Independence movement against Spain.
Mexico
Miguel Hidalgo was a priest as well as one of the leaders in Mexico's fight for independence. His father was Don Cristobal Hidalgo y Costilla.
Miguel Hidalgo is considered the 'father of the nation'.
Father Miguel Hidalgo.
He fought for the Independence of Mexico.
Father Miguel Hidalgo
The preist leader was Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
dolores celya, mexico city, san miguel
Yes. He is considered to be the father of Mexican independence.
Miguel Hidalgo. He is recognized as the "father of the nation".
set off mexico struggle for freedom for spain