That he was calling these people to revolution was a radical change in the original revolution plot devised by the criollos (Mexican-born Spaniards). Hidalgo had close ties with this group.

His unwavering commitment to the cause attracted a diverse following ... One of the lesser-known facts about Mexican Revolution is that these leaders (and others) were instrumental in guiding ...

Emiliano Zapata was a leader in the Mexican revolution before being assassinated in 1919 at the age of 39. He remains a hero in the eyes of many Mexicans. Reuters The painting has enraged some ...

Poncho Villa (between 1908 and 1919, Library of Congress On March 9, 1916, in the midst of the Mexican Revolution, General Plutarco Elias Calles sent an urgent telegram to Mexican President ...