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In 1542, Juan de San Miguel, a Franciscan monk, founded San Miguel El Grande. The city was an important stop-over on the silver route from Zacatecas.
When the Mexican War of Independence began in the nearby town of Dolores (now called Dolores Hidalgo) the revolutionary army came to San Miguel El Grande. Dolores Hidalgo is now known as the "Cradle of National Independence", while San Miguel de Allende calls itself the "Forge of National Independence". It was in San Miguel that General Ignacio Allende joined the army as Padre Miguel Hidalgo's chief lieutenant and led the army to several victories. Allende was not able to enjoy an independent Mexico, free from Spanish colonial oppression, as he was captured during a battle and beheaded. General Ignacio Allende is now a national hero, and San Miguel el Grande renamed itself "San Miguel de Allende" in 1826 in honor of his actions.
About this photo. I noticed the reverse lettering on one side of the house and thought that was rather unusual. I waited for the right moment: clear of cars and with someone in my picture to give it an extra interest. |
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