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What other names is Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla commonly known as?

Miguel Costilla
Antonio Gallaga
Don Villaseñor
Miguel Hidalgo

Answer

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is better known as Miguel Hidalgo, or El Padre Hidalgo. He was a Catholic priest and one of the leaders of the Mexican War of Independence. He is often credited as being the father of Mexican independence, and his image appears on the Mexican flag.