Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Lucio Marmolejo

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016

1. Lucio Marmolejo Marker

Inscription.
El ateneo Doctor
Jaime Torres Bodet, A.C.
Guanajuato y la Universidad
de Gto, como un homenaje al
ilustre historiador y humanista
Don Lucio Marmolejo
en el 1er. centenario de su muerte
Guanajuato, Gto. Septiembre – 1985.

English translation:
The Doctor of the Atheneum, Jaime Torres Bodet, A.C. of Guanajuato and the University of Guanajuato, give tribute to the illustrious historian and humanist
Lucio Marmolejo
on the 100th anniversary of his death
Guanajuato, Gto. September - 1985.

Erected 1985.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 21° 0.965′ N, 101° 15.209′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. Marker is at the intersection of Calle de los Arcos and Calle Luis González Obregón, on the left when traveling north on Calle de los Arcos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benito Juárez in Guanajuato (here, next to this marker); Cruz Verde Pharmacy (a few steps from this marker); The Royal Houses of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); Luis González Obregón (a few steps from this marker); The Royal Bank of Guanajuato

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Prison of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.

Regarding Lucio Marmolejo. José María Lucio Marmolejo was born in 1834 and died in 1885 in León, Guanajuato. He was a Catholic priest and historian. He temporarily interrupted his ecclesiastical career to devote himself to legal studies. He distinguished himself as a speaker. He was instrumental in the construction of several Catholic churches. He collaborated in the newspapers "The Municipal Gazette" and "La Cruz", both of Guanajuato.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016

2. Lucio Marmolejo Marker

The marker is seen here to the right, on the Calle de los Arcos.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.