San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The House of Luis Malo
Dn Luis Malo.
Fusilado en Monclova el
11 de Marzo de 1811
Soc. Amigos de Sn Miguel
Executed by firing squad in Monclova
on March 11, 1811
Society of the Friends of San Miguel
Erected by Sociedad de Amigos de San Miguel.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1811.
Location. 20° 54.8′ N, 100° 44.64′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Memorial is on Calle Cuna de Allende, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Calle Cuna de Allende, San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parish of San Miguel Arcangel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fathers Miguel and José Joaquín Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Ignacio Allende (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Juan de San Miguel (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Saint Michael the Archangel (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to José Diez de Sollano y Dávalos (within shouting distance of this marker); Master Builder Ceferino Gutiérrez Muñóz (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.
Regarding The House of Luis Malo. Luis Malo fought on the side of the Insurgents for the independence of Mexico against the Spanish. After being captured at Acatita de Baján, together with the other major figures of the initial phase of the independence movement, he was imprisoned in Monclova and not taken on to Chihuahua. He was executed on March 11, 1811 together with Mascareñas.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.