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Jose Mariano de Abasolo (Guanajuato, Mexico, 1783 - Cádiz, Spain, 1816) was one of the insurgent Mexican soldiers who participated during the Independence of Mexico.

Thanks to his strategic and military skills, he became an important piece during the pro-independence movement led by the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, as he rose rapidly through the insurgent military hierarchy to become a field marshal.

Before his collaboration in the Valladolid conspiracy and in the Hidalgo y Costilla movement, Abasolo served as captain in the Queen's regiment of Dragons, which was in charge of guarding the town of San Miguel.

Early years

José Mariano de Abasolo Outón was born in 1783, in the town of Dolores, belonging to the State of Guanajuato, being the son of José Abasolo and Mariela Outón.

He grew up in a family of wealthy landowners, so he enjoyed a wealthy lifestyle.

He joined the Spanish army to later be part