Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Francisco Marquez, Child Hero of Mexico
Francisco Márquez, Niño Héroe
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 9, 2013
1. Francisco Marquez, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
En este lugar murio la mañana
del 13 de Septiembre de 1847, en
defensa de la patria contra la
invasión norteamericana el
cadete del Colegio Militar
Francisco Marquez
Homenaje de la Asociacion
del Heroico Colegio Militar fundada
en 1871
México, D.F. a 13 de Septiembre de 1970
In this place during the morning of September 13, 1847, while in defense of the homeland against the North American invasion, died the cadet of the Military College
Francisco Marquez
Tribute from the Military College Association founded in 1871
México City, Septembre 13, 1970
Erected 1970 by La Asociación del Heróico Colegio Militar.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1847.
Location. 19° 25.22′ N, 99° 10.907′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. In the Bosque de Chapultepec
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Military College of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); The March of Loyalty (a few steps from this marker); National Astronomical Observatory of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); From the Peak (within shouting distance of this marker); Sounds in the Distance (within shouting distance of this marker); Springs and Aqueducts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Castle Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Francisco Marquez, Child Hero of Mexico. Francisco Marquez was one of many cadets studying at the Colegio Militar (Military College) on Chapultepec Castle when the United States attacked it on September 13, 1847. Together with five other cadets, they are known today as the Niños Héroes (Child Heroes). It is common to see, even today, schools and government buildings in Mexico that carry their names. Legend says that Francisco's body was found after the battle at the base of the Castle together with that of Juan Escutia, who jumped from the Castle
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 9, 2013
2. Francisco Marquez, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
3. Battle of Chapultepec
From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", 1848.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 1,744 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
