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.
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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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 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
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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.
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.
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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
