José María Teclo Morelos Pérez y Pavón (1765–1815) was a Mexican Catholic priest, statesman and military leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement.
Places named after him include:
General José María Morelos y Pavón, Aguascalientes José María Morelos Municipality, Quintana Roo José María Morelos, Quintana Roo, the municipal seat Jose Maria Morelos Buenavista, Tlaxcala Morelos (disambiguation)
See also Equestrian statue of José María Morelos (disambiguation)