In what years was the Mexican War of Independence fought?

The Mexican War of Independence was fought between the years 1810 and 1821. It began on September 16, 1810, with the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), a call to arms by the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, and lasted until September 27, 1821, when the Army of the Three Guarantees (Spanish: Ejército Trigarante) marched into Mexico City, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Córdoba, which officially ended the war.

The Mexican War of Independence was a pivotal period in Mexican history, resulting in the end of Spanish colonial rule after nearly 300 years. The war was sparked by widespread discontent among the criollos (people of Spanish descent born in the Americas) and mestizos (people of mixed indigenous and European descent) towards the policies and privileges of the peninsulares (people born in Spain who lived in the New World). Miguel Hidalgo's initial call to arms sought to rally the people to revolt against the injustices of the colonial system. The conflict went through multiple phases and leadership changes; key figures in addition to Hidalgo included José María Morelos, Vicente Guerrero, and Agustín de Iturbide, the latter playing a crucial role in the final negotiations for independence. The War of Independence is a foundational event in Mexico's national identity, celebrated annually on Independence Day, September 16th, marking the day Hidalgo made the Grito de Dolores.