Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Ignacio Pérez
(¿ - 1848)
Procer and legendario insurgente
queretano, “El Jinete del Destino,”
que tuvo la gloria de llevar
el mensaje de la Corregidora
al Padre Hidalgo en el pueblo
de Dolores, en Guanajuato,
el 14 de septiembre de 1810.
H. Ayuntamiento 1988-1991
(? – 1848)
Independence leader and legendary rebel from Querétaro, the “Horseman of Destiny” who had the glory of carrying the Magistrate’s message to Father Hidalgo in the town of Dolores, Guanajuato on September 14, 1810.
Honorable City Council 1988-1991
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro 1988-1991.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1810.
Location. 20° 35.576′ N, 100° 22.816′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Memorial can be reached from Calle Ejército Republicano close to Calle La Estrella. The marker and statue are on the grounds of the Cemetery of the Illustrious of Querétaro (Panteón de los Queretanos Ilustres). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76020, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Epigmenio González (here, next to this marker); Pantheon and Site of Honor for Illustrious Persons of Querétaro (a few steps from this marker); Ignacio Mariano de las Casas (within shouting distance of this marker); José Guadalupe Ramírez Álvarez (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernesto Perusquía Layseca (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Nepomuceno Frías Fernández (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos Ramírez Llaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Juan García Ramos (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Regarding Ignacio Pérez. Ignacio Pérez was one of a small group of conspirators in Querétaro that wanted to promote Mexican Independence against Spanish rule. On September 14, 1810 he carried a message from fellow conspirator Josefa Ortíz Domínguez (the "Corregidora" or "Magistrate's Wife") to Ignacio Allende and Miguel Hidalgo in Dolores, Guanajuato. This act kept many of the conspirators there from being captured by the Spanish and prompted Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to give his famous declaration of independence called the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores) on September 16, 1810. This date is now considered to be the beginning of Mexican independence.
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