Mariano Matamoros | |
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 A painting of Mariano Matamoros. | |
| Born | August 14, 1770 Mexico City, New Spain |
| Died | February 3, 1814 (aged 43) |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Service | Revolutionary army |
| Years of service | 1811–1814 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Mexican War of Independence |
| Battles / wars | Siege of Cuautla Battle of Lomas de Santa María Battle of Puruarán (POW)  |
Mariano Matamoros y Guridi (August 14, 1770 – February 3, 1814) was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel soldier of the Mexican War of Independence, who fought for independence against Spain in the early 19th century.