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Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

Casimiro Chowell J.

 
 
Casimiro Chowell J. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
1. Casimiro Chowell J. Marker
Inscription.
Casimiro Chowell J.
ilustre patriota mexicano
fue sacrificado en esta
plazuela el día 28 de
noviembre de 1810.

English translation:
Casimiro Chowell Jurado
illustrious Mexican patriot,
was assassinated in this plaza
on November 28, 1810.

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWars, Non-US.
 
Location. 21° 1.147′ N, 101° 15.455′ W. Memorial is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle 28 de Septiembre just west of Cuesta de Mendizábal, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: De Trasgallo 60, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cemetery of the Convent of the Temple of Bethlehem (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burning of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant José Francisco Valenzuela (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Years of the Consummation of Mexican Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of Bethlehem (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Martí in Mexico
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(about 150 meters away); The Hidalgo Market (about 150 meters away); The Bethlehemite Convent in Guanajuato (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.
 
Regarding Casimiro Chowell J.. Casimiro Chowell Jurado (b. May 4, 1775, Mexico City - d. November 28, 1810, Guanajuato) was a Mexican mining expert and manager of the Valenciana mine in Guanajuato. He joined the insurgent cause as a colonel of an infantry regiment based in Guanajuato. After the storming of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas and the massacre of the Spanish and other Royalists by the insurgents on September 28, 1810 he was placed in charge of maintaining order in the city. Less than two months later, on November 25, he was apprehended by the reorganized Spanish forces led by Félix Calleja. He and fellow insurgent Ramón Fabié were hung in this location on November 28, near the same door to the Alhóndiga that the insurgents had broke through only weeks earlier.
 
Casimiro Chowell J. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
2. Casimiro Chowell J. Marker
The marker is to the right in this view along the wall of the Guanajuato Wax Museum (Museo de Cera). The first public statue of Miguel Hidalgo can be seen to the left.
Casimiro Chowell J. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016
3. Casimiro Chowell J. Marker
The marker can be seen in the background. The statue of Hidalgo has an inscription which reads:
Primera escultura publica conocida de Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

English translation:
First known public statue to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on January 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.   2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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