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Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
 

Vicente Guerrero

 
 
Vicente Guerrero Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. Vicente Guerrero Marker
Inscription.  
Vicente Guerrero

Mantuvo el fuego de la Guerra de Independencia

Fue sacrificado el 14 de Febrero de 1831

Vivir por la Patria o Morir por la Libertad

English translation:
Vicente Guerrero

He maintained the fire of the War of Independence

On February 14, 1831 he was executed

Live for the Nation or Die for Liberty

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraPatriots & PatriotismWars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1831.
 
Location. 19° 26.311′ N, 99° 8.92′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It can be reached from Calle San Fernando close to Avenida Hidalgo. The monument and marker are at the center of the San Fernando Park, just south of the San Fernando Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miguel Miramón (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Lafragua (about 90 meters away); Ignacio Comonfort (about 90 meters away); Tomás Mejía (about 90 meters away); Manuel Ruiz (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Vicente Guerrero (about 90 meters away); Ignacio Zaragoza (about 90 meters away); Mariano Riva Palacio (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
 
Vicente Guerrero Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. Vicente Guerrero Marker
Vicente Guerrero Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. Vicente Guerrero Marker
Vicente Guerrero monument and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
4. Vicente Guerrero monument and Marker
Note the 'Vivir por la Patria o Morir por la Libertad' (Live for the Nation or Die for Liberty) on the left side of the monument.
Vicente Guerrero image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
5. Vicente Guerrero
The San Fernando Church just north of the Vicente Guerrero monument. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
6. The San Fernando Church just north of the Vicente Guerrero monument.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 755 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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