Valle de Bravo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 14, 2018

1. Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Nacio en esta casa el 9 de enero de 1839 el Excmo y Rvmo Sr Dr D Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza Dgmo Obispo de Veracruz
Eximio poeta y traductor de Horacio y de Virgilio
Cantor dulcisimo de su tierra natal
Decoro de las letras
Gloria de la Patria
Onorate L’altissimo poeta
1939

English translation:
The Most Excellent and Reverend Dr. D. Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza, Most Dignified Bishop of Veracruz, was born in this house on January 9, 1839.
He was an important poet and translator of Horace and Virgil.
He exalted his homeland through his sweet song and through his words.
Glory of the Nation
Onorate L’altissimo poeta
(Dante’s words to Virgil in the Divine Comedy: Honor to the Greatest Poet!)
1939

Erected 1939.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 9, 1839.

Location. 19° 11.588′ N, 100° 7.875′

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W. Marker is in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is at the intersection of Calle Monte Alegre and Calle Independencia, on the left when traveling north on Calle Monte Alegre. 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); Nicolás Bravo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Coliseum Street (about 90 meters away); Villagrán Street (about 90 meters away); The Mexican Constitution of 1857 (about 120 meters away); The Name of Valle de Bravo (about 150 meters away); Valle de Bravo in the Mexican-American War (about 180 meters away); José Castillo y Piña (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valle de Bravo.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 14, 2018

2. Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.