Cry of Dolores - Wikipedia
The Cry of Dolores[n 1] (Spanish: Grito de Dolores) occurred in Dolores, Mexico, on 16 September 1810, when Roman Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang his church bell and gave the call to arms that triggered the Mexican War of Independence.
Grito de Dolores | Definition & Facts | Britannica
Grito de Dolores, battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain, first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, parish priest of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato state), on September 16, 1810. Hidalgo was involved in a plot against the Spanish colonial government, and, when the plot was betrayed, he decided to act immediately.
The Grito de Dolores: The Cry for Mexican Independence
The Grito de Dolores remains a significant symbol of Mexican nationalism and pride. Each year on the night of September 15, Mexican presidents ring the bells of their local churches, echoing the call made by Hidalgo, while millions of citizens celebrate the spirit of resistance and unity.
What is Mexico’s Grito de Dolores? | National Bell Festival
It is the start of México’s independence celebrations and, like any good event, it features the ringing of a bell. The impassioned grito de Dolores or ‘cry of Dolores’ has been celebrated annually for over 200 years.
How El Grito de Dolores Triggered the Mexican War of …
Nov 3, 2021 · El Grito de Dolores (the Cry of Dolores) was the turning point that led to Mexico’s independence from the Spanish Empire. This event inspired other independence movements and wars across Latin America. The Mexican independence process started …
The Story of El Grito and Mexico’s Independence Day - Journey Mexico
Sep 12, 2013 · Just before midnight on September 15, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, a priest from the small town of Dolores near Guanajuato in Mexico’s Colonial Heartland made an impulsive decision that revolutionized Mexican history and resulted in …
“El Grito”: Mexico’s Independence Day - The Yucatan Times
Sep 15, 2017 · This action became known as the “Grito de Dolores” or “Cry of Dolores” and today Mexicans celebrate September 16 as their Independence Day. He had been joined by more than fifty thousand men,...
The "Cry of Dolores" and Mexican Independence - ThoughtCo
Apr 4, 2019 · The Cry of Dolores is an expression associated with the 1810 Mexican revolt against the Spanish, a cry of sorrow and anger from a priest credited with beginning Mexico's struggle for independence from colonial rule.
Today in History - September 16 | Library of Congress
Sep 16, 2024 · Cry of Dolores Early on the morning of September 16 , 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla summoned the largely Indian and mestizo congregation of his small Dolores parish church and urged them to take up arms and fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain.
Mexican Independence Day in New York City
Sep 10, 2024 · Mexican Independence Day is September 16. It celebrates El Grito de Dolores (The Cry of Dolores) marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810.