San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)
Prudencio Moscoso Pastrana
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
1. Prudencio Moscoso Pastrana Marker
1913-1991
La vida y obra del humanista, docente, investigador, académico, historiador y cronista, trasciende en prospectiva cultural hacia las generaciones que se sucedan desde este paradigma geopolítico de México: Chiapas
En el centenario de su natalicio
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
México, Marzo de 2013
1913-1991
The life and work of the humanist, teacher, researcher, academic, historian and chronicler, transcends in cultural prospective to the generations that follow from this geopolitical paradigm of Mexico: Chiapas
On the 100th anniversary of his birth
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
Mexico, March 2013
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2013.
Location. 16° 44.033′ N, 92° 38.284′ W. Marker is in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. It is on Calle Miguel Hidalgo just south of Calle Hermanos Domínguez, on the left when traveling south. The marker is on Calle Miguel Hidalgo, which is limited to pedestrians only for this part of the street.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Mexico, in the Maya Heartland, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: Ángel Robles Ramírez (here, next to this marker); María Adelina Flores Morales (a few steps from this marker); Hermilo López Sánchez (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mazariegos House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hotel Ciudad Real (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The History of San Cristóbal de las Casas (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hotel Misión Grand (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
2. Prudencio Moscoso Pastrana Marker
The marker and bust are just south of the Alberto Domínguez Borraz Arts Salon (Sala de Bellas Artes), seen here in the distance to the right.
August 4, 2013
3. Prudencio Moscoso Pastrana monument dedication
This photo, from an article by Alejandro Sánchez in NVI Noticias, shows the monument's dedication. Family members of Moscoso Pastrana and officials are shown in front of the monument to the famous historian and author of Chiapas.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
4. Prudencio Moscoso Pastrana
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
5. Alberto Domínguez B. monument
A few meters to the north of the Prudencio Moscoso Pastrana monument is this bust of Alberto Domínguez Borraz, outside of the Arts Salon that carries his name. The small bronze on its base reads: Alberto Domínguez B., 23 IV 1917 - 2 IX 1975, Patronato 1977 (English translation: Alberto Domínguez B., April 23, 1917 - September 2, 1975, 1977 Beneficent Society). The bust is marked with "Raul S., 76".
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on December 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
