Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
José M. Arteaga
patriota Gobernador Gral.
Jose M. Arteaga
Protector de la instrucción popular
Queretaro, Octubre, 21 de 1888.
English translation:
In memory of the patriot
Governor General José María Arteaga
Protector of popular instruction
Querétaro, October 21, 1888
Erected 1888.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1888.
Location. 20° 35.468′ N, 100° 23.49′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Calle Benito Juárez Sur, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Calle Benito Juárez Sur, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mexico's Ratification of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); Foundations of the Convent of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Convent of San Francisco (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Casa de los Ladrillos (about 120 meters away); The Flor Baja Fountain (about 150 meters away); The Royal Inland Road (about 180 meters away); Church and Former Convent of San Agustín (about 210 meters away); Francisco León de la Barra (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Regarding José M. Arteaga. José María Arteaga (b. August 7, 1827, Mexico City - d. October 21, 1865 Uruapan, Michoacán) was a member of the Mexican military and a politician. Although he began his career as a tailor, with the outbreak of the Mexican-American War in 1846 he joined the military. He fought in the Reform Wars and against the Second French Mexican Empire. He was executed by an order of Maximilian, together with General Salazar, Coronels Jesús Díaz and Trinidad Villagómez, and Captain Juan González. He also served as governor of Jalisco and Querétaro. Interestingly, the marker chooses to remember his non-military importance when he worked to promote public, secular education.
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