San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017

1. Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1913 2004
A la memoria del Hijo Prediltecto de Cholula
Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara
Politico, Humanista, Investigador, Amante de la Cultura Cholulteca y Orgullo de esta Ciudadd
“Cancelemos odios y rencores, para el progreso de Cholula”
Gobierno Municipal 2008-2011
Cholula de Rivadavia
15 de Diciembre de 2004

English translation:
1913-2004
To the memory of Cholula’s Favorite Son
Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara
Politician, Humanist, Researcher, Lover of the Cholultecan Culture and the Pride of this City
"Let us cancel all hate and resentments, for the progress of Cholula"
Municipal Government 2008- 2011
Cholula de Rivadavia
December 15, 2004

Erected 2004 by Gobierno Municipal de Cholula de Rivadavia 2008-2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 2004.

Location. 19° 3.686′ N, 98° 18.34′ W. Marker is in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla. It is on Avenida Morelos just west of Calle 2 Sur, on the right when traveling west. The monument and marker are on the southeast corner

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of the Plaza de la Concordia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Pedro Cholula PUE 72760, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico.

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 Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bernardino Rivadavia (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Moisés Toxqui Avila (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franciscan Convent of The Archangel Gabriel / San Pedro Cholula (about 150 meters away); Emiliano Zapata (about 150 meters away); Parish of San Pedro Apostle (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Sanctuary of The Remedies (approx. half a kilometer away); Cholula (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Wishing Well of Cholula (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Pedro Cholula.

Regarding Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara. Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara is most remembered

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017

2. Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara Marker

This additional marker on the monument notes that it was restored with funds from CONACULTA in November, 2010.

for being Governor of the state of Puebla from 1975 to 1981. He was the first governor to complete a full term after ten years of interim and provisional governors during a period marked by political strife between university students and government authorities. He is remembered as a conciliatory figure, in addition to being a doctor, teacher and able administrator.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017

3. Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara Marker

A portion of the Convent of the Archangel Gabriel is visible in the distance.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017

4. Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara Marker

The statue was previously located at the corner of Boulevard Forjadores and Avenida 12, but was moved to this location at the Plaza de Concordia in December, 2010. The statue is the work of Architect Jesús Corro Ferrer (note his signature on the statue's jacket).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.