Colonia Guerrero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José María Lafragua
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
1. José María Lafragua Marker and statue
Unfortunately, like many of the markers on the northern part of Paseo de la Reforma, this one also has likely been stolen.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 26.503′ N, 99° 8.526′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Guerrero. It was on Paseo de la Reforma just south of Calle Magnolia, on the right when traveling south. 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: Simón Bolívar (about 180 meters away); Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mariachi and the "El Tenampa" Cantina
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Other markers no longer nearby. Manuel Doblado (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Cecilio Chi (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Jacinto Pat (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); General Eulogio Parra Espinosa (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); General Bibiano Dávalos López (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); General Manuel Márquez de León (was about 240 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Clodomiro Cota Márquez (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); General Manuel Gutiérrez Zamora (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Sostenes Rocha (was
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
2. José María Lafragua statue
Regarding José María Lafragua.
Estatua erigida por el estado de Puebla. Escultor Jesús Corro F. Sus restos descansan en el Panteón de San Fernando de la Ciudad de México.
1813 -1875
Nació en la ciudad de Puebla. Miembro del Partido Liberal, fue Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores durante los gobiernos de Comonfort, de Juárez y de Lerdo de Tejada. Autor de los Códigos Civil y de Procedimientos Civiles que rigieron su época. Murió en la ciudad de México.
José María Lafragua
Statue erected by the state of Puebla. The sculptor was Jesus Corro F. His remains rest in the San Fernando Cemetery in Mexico City.
1813-1875
He was born in the city of Puebla. A member of the Liberal Party, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs during the governments of Comonfort, Juárez and Lerdo de Tejada. Author of the Civil Procedural Codes that governed his time. He died in Mexico City.
(Source: http://www.mexicomaxico.org and the contributor’s translation)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
