Colonia Guerrero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

General Manuel Márquez de León

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

1. General Manuel Márquez de León Marker

Unfortunately, like many of the markers on the northern part of Paseo de la Reforma, this one also has likely been stolen. The statue's sword has also been stolen.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

General Manuel Márquez de León
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English translation:
General Manuel Márquez de León
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • Wars, Non-US.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 26.581′ N, 99° 8.416′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Guerrero. It was on Paseo de la Reforma just north of Calle Magnolia, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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 6 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José María Arteaga (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Simón Bolívar (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Chapel of the Dead (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Convent of La Concepción (approx. half a kilometer away); Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

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markers no longer nearby. Clodomiro Cota Márquez (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); General Bibiano Dávalos López (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); General Eulogio Parra Espinosa (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Jacinto Pat (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Cecilio Chi (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); José María Lafragua (was about 240 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Manuel Doblado (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Ezequiel Montes (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing); Miguel Lira (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding General Manuel Márquez de León. Manuel Márquez de León (March 5, 1822 - July 27, 1890) was a Mexican politician, soldier and thinker. He was Governor of the northern states of Durango and Sinaloa. He fought in the Mexican American War of 1846-1848 and also against the filibuster William Walker in 1850 in his failed attempt to invade areas of Mexico.

General Manuel Márquez de León Marker and statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

2. General Manuel Márquez de León Marker and statue

It appears that the force used to steal the marker was so great that one of the stones was also ripped from the statue's base.

General Manuel Márquez de León statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

3. General Manuel Márquez de León statue

This view is towards the east across Paseo de la Reforma.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

4. General Manuel Márquez de León statue

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.