José María Morelos y Pavón
Place of Birth: Valladolid, Mexico
Date of Birth: September 30, 1765
José María Morelos y Pavón was born in the city of Valladolid, today Morelia, on September 30, 1765. Born to a humble family, at an early age he learned to read and write from his mother.
He was a Mexican priest and revolutionary rebel leader during the independence of Mexico.
On September 14, 1813, he drafted and presented the historical document "Sentiments of the Nation", in which section 15 highlights the importance of eliminating slavery and the distinction of caste, on the basis that all are equal.
José María Morelos officially decreed in Mexico the equality between Spaniards, Indians, Creoles, mestizos and members of the different castes.
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