Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
1. Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra Marker
Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra
1908-2002
Honorable y destacado queretano, caballeroso, leal a sus principios. Ministro plenipotenciario del gobierno de México.
Gobernador de Querétaro de 1949-1955.
Impulsó infinidad de obras de beneficio social, realizó el catastro, el Código Fiscal y actualizó el Código Penal.
Fundador de la Universidad de Querétaro en enero de 1951.
Pueblo y autoridades, le rinden este homenaje como reconocimiento a su extraordinaria labor.
H. Ayuntamiento de Querétaro
2003-2006.
Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra
1908-2002
Honorable and outstanding son of Querétaro, a gentleman, always loyal to his principles. Plenipotentiary Minister of the government of Mexico. Governor of Querétaro from 1949-1955. He created an infinity of social benefit projects, including the real estate registry, the Fiscal Code and updates to the Penal Code. He founded the University of Querétaro in January, 1951. The people and the authorities provide this tribute to him as a recognition of
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Honorable Town Hall of Querétaro, 2003-2006
Erected 2003 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro 2003-2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1951.
Location. 20° 35.558′ N, 100° 22.814′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Calle Ejército Republicano and 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. Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (here, next to this marker); Valentín F. Frías (a few steps from this marker); German Patiño (a few steps from this marker); Epigmenio González (within shouting distance of this marker); Félix Osores y Sotomayor (within shouting distance of this marker); General José María Arteaga Magallanes (within shouting distance of this marker); José Guadalupe Velázquez Pedraza (within shouting distance of this marker); Esperanza Cabrera de Hinojosa (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
2. Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 26, 2016
3. Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra additional marker
This additional marker to Mondragón Guerra is one of many along the western interior wall of the cemetery. It reads:
Dr. y Gral. Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra
1908-2002
Honorable y destacado queretano, Gral. de Brigada, médico cirujano del Ejercito Mexicano, Gobernador de este estado, fundador de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Pueblo y autoridades, le rinden este homenaje.
H. Ayuntamiento de Querétaro, 2003-2006
English translation:
Dr. y Gral. Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra
1908-2002
Honorable and outstanding son of Querétaro, Brigadier General, doctor and surgeon in the Mexican Army, Governor of this state, founder of the Autonomous University of Querétaro. The people and authorities grant him this tribute.
Honorable Municipality of Querétaro, 2003-2006
1908-2002
Honorable y destacado queretano, Gral. de Brigada, médico cirujano del Ejercito Mexicano, Gobernador de este estado, fundador de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Pueblo y autoridades, le rinden este homenaje.
H. Ayuntamiento de Querétaro, 2003-2006
English translation:
Dr. y Gral. Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra
1908-2002
Honorable and outstanding son of Querétaro, Brigadier General, doctor and surgeon in the Mexican Army, Governor of this state, founder of the Autonomous University of Querétaro. The people and authorities grant him this tribute.
Honorable Municipality of Querétaro, 2003-2006
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
