Mexico Independence: Curious data

The Angel of Independence is a grave

Actually, it is called Victoria Alada and in An ode to independence from Mexico and although it is an incredible monument in Paseo de la Reforma, it was actually created to protect the remains of the Heroes of Independencebut there is one that is not there: Ignacio Allende, because his body rests next to the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende, in Guanajuato.

What is celebrated on September 15?

Although for foreigners the Mexican celebration par excellence takes place on May 5, it is not in our country. In Mexico we commemorate our culture on September 15 because it was the night that Miguel Hidalgo and the rest of the insurgents prepared to get up in arms against the Spanish crown. However, the events took place in the early hours of the next day, that is, on September 16.

However, to celebrate the centenary of the beginning of the war, Porfirio Díaz wanted commemorate independence On the day of his onomastic to make a national holiday, that is, he only advanced the party one night. It should be noted that what we celebrate is the beginning of the movement, but not the consummation of independence. Since 1910 he is official.

The Banner of the Virgin is the first flag of Mexico

Miguel Hidalgo got up in arms with the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe and toured the streets of Dolores Hidalgo with him. Therefore, this sign is considered as the first flag of Mexico, since New Spain would not be more under Spanish yoke. From there others emerged until they reached the current three colors with an eagle devouring a snake.

The Pipila did not exist

In our history classes they told us about a man who carried a stone to protect himself when burn the door of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. Juan José de los Reyes Martínez is the name of the miner that was covered with a rock of fire; However, not really knowing their outcome or more records of their life, some historians believe that it could be a fictional character created from the stories and the union of several men and women with common personalities in The independence struggle.

Miguel Hidalgo did not touch the bell

According to the chronicles of the time, Miguel Hidalgo did not touch the bell of Dolores to start The independence of Mexicobut he came out to summon people, while José Galván, the parish bedroader was the one who touched the bell for Hidalgo to come out and everyone listened to the call. Therefore, joining both personalities, the President of the Republic in turn touches her on the balcony of the National Palace in the CDMX.

Mariano Matamoros was a trans hero

In 2010, within the framework of the celebrations of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico, The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) opened the urn in which the remains of Mariano Matamoros rested, insurgent from The independence struggle And after some analysis, it was concluded that the bones were from an adult woman between 40 and 45 years. Given this, the chronicles of some historians say that the priest did not like to undress in front of his male companions, in addition to being lower of stature and having an acute voice. It is believed that she was actually a woman dressed as a man to be able to fight in the Independence from Mexico.