Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Vicente Riva Palacio
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2017
1. Vicente Riva Palacio Marker
The marker has most likely been stolen. It was previously at the base of the statue of Riva Palacio.
1832 – 1896
Nació en la ciudad de México. Participó en la Revolución de Ayutla y estuvo al frente del Ejército del Centro durante la intervención extranjera. Fue gobernador de los estados de México y Michoacán y Magistrado de la Suprema Corte durante el gobierno de Juárez. Su obra literaria es muy vasta. Murió en Madrid.
1832 – 1896
Born in Mexico City, he participated in the Revolution of Ayutla and was the leader of the Central Army during the foreign intervention. He was governor of the states of México and Michoacán and also a Magistrate of the Supreme Court during the government of Juárez. His literary work is vast. He died in Madrid.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Tecpan throughout time (within shouting distance of this marker); José Guadalupe Posada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Hahnemann (about 120 meters away); Cuitlahuac (about 180 meters away); Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Small Area of Tlatelolco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Friar Bernardino Sahagún (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Church of Santiago (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. José María Iglesias (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Francisco Leyva (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); José Diego Fernández (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Santos Degollado (was about 240 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Vicente Riva Palacio. The foreign intervention
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2017
2. Vicente Riva Palacio Marker
Also see . . . México Mágico and the Statues of the Paseo de la Reforma. The text for the missing marker is from this excellent site (in Spanish) dedicated to Mexican history in general, including the statues of the Paseo de la Reforma. (Submitted on August 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2017
3. Vicente Riva Palacio statue
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2017
4. A distant view of the Vicente Riva Palacio statue, viewed to the east
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
