Mexico year 1864 Miquel Hidalgo full set MNH stamps

Mexico 1864 Miquel Hidalgo full set MNH ** stamps

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is a prominent figure in Mexican history, best known for his role in initiating the Mexican War of Independence. However, by 1864, Hidalgo had long since passed away, as he was executed in 1811.

In 1864, Mexico was under the rule of Emperor Maximilian I, who was installed as the Emperor of Mexico by French forces. This period is often referred to as the Second Mexican Empire. Hidalgo’s legacy as a leader of the independence movement was still celebrated, but the country was experiencing a very different political situation from the revolutionary era.

Here’s a brief timeline to clarify the historical context:

1864: French intervention in Mexico led to the establishment of the Second Mexican Empire under Emperor Maximilian I, supported by conservative Mexican factions and opposed by liberal forces led by Benito Juárez.

1810: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued the “Grito de Dolores,” marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule.

1811: Hidalgo was captured and executed by Spanish forces.

1821: Mexico achieved independence from Spain.