Description: (Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement)
José María Morelos was a Mexican Catholic priest who became a prominent figure in the Mexican War of Independence. He played a crucial role in leading successful campaigns against Spanish rule in southern and central New Spain. Morelos was known for his influential writings advocating for an independent Mexico and for establishing the Congress of Anáhuac. Despite being captured and executed by royalist forces, he is remembered as a national hero for his leadership and significant contributions to the independence movement.