Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the priest who launched Mexico's independence movement with the Grito de Dolores (1810), has a documented family history with some gaps.
No known siblings. Historical records indicate Hidalgo was an only child of Cristóbal Hidalgo y Costilla and Ana María Gallaga. Some historians speculate about paternal relatives, but no conclusive evidence exists of brothers or sisters sharing the Hidalgo lineage.
Despite his priestly vows, Hidalgo fathered at least one child:
Some sources suggest additional children, but Joaquín is the only well-documented offspring.
Clerical celibacy was often loosely observed in colonial Mexico. Hidalgo's family life didn't prevent his leadership role—his execution in 1811 made him the "Father of Mexican Independence."