Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Sebastián de Aparicio
Franciscano Insigne que introdujo
en Nueva España en el segundo
tercio del Siglo XVI, el utilísimo
medio de transportes con carretas,
tomó el habito de Religioso en este
Convento el 9 de junio de 1574.
Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales, 1955
The illustrious Franciscan who introduced into New Spain in the second third of the 16th century, the very useful means of transportation with carts. He took the habit of a religious in this convent on June 9, 1574.
Office of Colonial Monuments, 1955
Erected 1955 by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1574.
Location. 19° 26.039′ N, 99° 8.41′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero just west of Calle Bolívar, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of San Francisco (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Temple of San Francisco (a few steps from this marker); House of the Count of the Valley of Orizaba (a few steps from this marker); The Jockey Club (a few steps from this marker); The Expiatory Temple of San Felipe de Jesús (within shouting distance of this marker); La Casa de los Azulejos (within shouting distance of this marker); Cinelandia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gante Building (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Also see . . . Sebastián de Aparicio. Sebastian de Aparicio y del Pardo, OFM (20 January 1502 – 25 February 1600) was a Spanish colonist in Mexico shortly after its conquest by Spain, who after a lifetime as a rancher and road builder entered the Order of Friars Minor as a lay brother. He spent the next 26 years of his long life as a beggar for the Order and died with a great reputation for holiness. He has been beatified by the Catholic Church. (Adapted from Wikipedia) (Submitted on December 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.