Colonia Tabacalera in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Andrés Quintana Roo
Nacio en Merida
en el año de 1787
Se recibio de abogado
en Mexico, abrazo la
causa insurgente al
lado de Morelos
Lucho contantemente
por la Patria
Murio en Mexico
en el año de 1851.
Independence fighter
Born in Mérida in 1787.
Became a lawyer in Mexico City and joined the cause of Independence, together with Morelos. He constantly fought for the Nation. He died in Mexico City in 1851.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 19° 26.061′ N, 99° 9.11′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tabacalera. Marker is on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Paseo de la Reforma, Ciudad de México 06600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manuel Cepeda Peraza (within shouting distance of this marker); Julián Villagrán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nicolás García de San Vicente (about 90 meters away); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada (about 90 meters away); Ignacio Ramírez (about 150 meters away); Leandro Valle (about 150 meters away); General Ignacio Pesqueira (about 150 meters away); Jesús Garcia Morales (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
More about this marker. The modern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico is named for him.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.