Hidalgo (y Costilla)

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Hi·dal·go (y Cos·ti·lla) ē-ˈt͟häl-gō-ē-kȯ-ˈstē-yä

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Miguel 1753–1811 Mexican priest and revolutionary leader

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Hidalgo (y Costilla)

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