Ignacio Aldama facts for kids

Ignacio Aldama was an important figure in Mexico's fight for independence. He was a Mexican revolutionary who worked to free his country from Spanish rule. He was also the brother of another famous revolutionary, Juan Aldama.

Quick facts for kids Ignacio Aldama
Born	May 7, 1780  San Miguel de Allende
Died	June 20, 1811  (aged 31) Monclova
Family	Juan Aldama

Early Life and Career

Ignacio Aldama was born on May 7, 1780. His hometown was San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. He studied to become a lawyer. However, he also became very successful in business.

Role in the Mexican War of Independence

When the Mexican War of Independence began, Ignacio Aldama quickly joined the fight. This war was about Mexico becoming free from Spain. He joined forces with Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who was a leader of the independence movement.

Aldama was a brave and skilled fighter. He was soon promoted to the rank of general. This meant he was a very important military leader.

Mission to the United States

After becoming a general, Ignacio Aldama was given a special job. He was sent to the United States as a minister. A minister is like an ambassador or a representative. His mission was to ask the United States for help. He hoped they would support Mexico's fight for independence.

Arrest and Death

While on his important mission, Aldama traveled to a place called Bejar. There, he discovered a new problem. Some people, led by Juan Manuel Zambrano, were planning a revolt. This revolt was against the very leaders of the independence movement.

On March 1, 1811, these new rebels took control. Aldama was arrested during this time. He was then sent to Monclova. Sadly, Ignacio Aldama was executed there on June 20, 1811. He was only 31 years old.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:  "ALDAMA, Ignacio". Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. (1891). New York: D. Appleton. 

See also

In Spanish: Ignacio Aldama para niños