Valle de Bravo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Nicolás Bravo
(1786-1854)
Presidente de Mexico en 1839, le fue encomendado el mandato del Ejercito en la defense de la Batalla del Castillo de Chapultepec en contra de las fuerzas Norteamericanas, el 13 de Septiembre de 1847, con el participaron valientes ciudadanos vallesanos. En su honor la ciudad de Valle de Bravo lleva su nombre.
C.P. Gabriel Olvera Hernández
Presidente Municipal Constitucional
“Año del Bicentenario de la Independencia de Mexico”
13 de septiembre de 2010
(1786-1854)
President of Mexico in 1839, he was put in charge of the defense at the Battle of Chapultepec Castle against the North American forces on September 13, 1847, together with many brave citizens of Valle de Bravo. In his honor the city of Valle de Bravo carries his name.
C.P. Gabriel Olvera Hernández
Constitutional Municipal President
“The Bicentennial Year of Mexican Independence”
September 13, 2010
Erected 2010 by Gobierno del Estado de México.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1847.
Location. 19° 11.632′ N, 100° 7.887′ W. Marker is in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Memorial can be reached from Calle Monte Alegre just north of Calle Independencia, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valle de Bravo MEX 51200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pedro Velázquez H. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mexican Constitution of 1857 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Name of Valle de Bravo (within shouting distance of this marker); Villagrán Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Coliseum Street (about 90 meters away); Valle de Bravo in the Mexican-American War (about 90 meters away); José Castillo y Piña (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valle de Bravo.
Regarding Nicolás Bravo. Nicolás Bravo was the 11th President of Mexico. During the Mexican-American War he raised troops from here and fought against the United States in the Battle of Chapultepec. On September 13, 1847, he was taken prisoner. The town, then known as Valle ("the Valley") was named Valle de Bravo in his honor.
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