Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo Marker
Doña Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo
murio
en la recamara de la esquina
de esta casa
a las nueve de la noche
del 21 de agosto de 1842.
La Comision Nacional del Centenario
de la Independencia
consagra este recuerdo
a su memoria
3 septiembre 1910.
Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo
died in the corner bedroom of this house at 9 p.m. on August 21, 1842.
The National Commission on the Centennial of Independence
consecrates this memorial in her honor
September 3, 1910.
Erected 1910 by La Comision Nacional del Centenario de la Independencia.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1842.
Location. 19° 26.308′ N, 99° 8.002′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle República
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Servando Teresa de Mier (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beginning of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (within shouting distance of this marker); A Memorial Site to Slavery and African Populations and Descendants (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ex-Palace of the Inquisition (about 90 meters away); Manuel Acuña (about 90 meters away); Carlos María de Bustamonte (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo. María de la Soledad Leona Camila Vicario Fernández de San Salvador, better known as 'Leona Vicario' (April 10, 1789 – August 24, 1842), was one of the most prominent figures of the Mexican War of Independence. She was dedicated to informing insurgents of movements in Mexico City, the capital of the viceroyalty. She was a member of Los Guadelupes, one of the earliest independence movements in New Spain. She financed the rebellion with her large fortune. She was one of the first female journalists
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo Marker
The marker can be seen to the left on the near corner of the second story of this building, mentioned in the marker text. The additional markers can be seen to the right on the face of the building that looks out at Calle República de Brasil.
Vicario has been given the title "Distinguished and Beloved Mother of the Homeland" by the Congress of the Mexican Union. Her name is inscribed in gold in the Mural of Honor in the lower house of the Mexican Congress. Adapted from Wikipedia
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
3. House of Leona Vicario
The featured marker is on the north face of the building, on the corner. This western face of the building looks out onto Calle República de Brasil and includes the additional markers.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
4. An additional nearby Leona Vicario Marker
y falleció el 21 de Agosto de
1842 la ilustre heroina
de la Independencia
Dña. Leona Vicario.
Alianza de Mujeres de México.
Agosto de 1969.
Alliance of Women of Mexico
August 1969
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
5. An additional nearby Leona Vicario Marker
Leona Vicario
en reconocimiento a sus servicios
a la Patria
Oficina Acc. Femenil, de la
Direcc. Gral. de Acc. Sdcal. del
Dpto. del D.F.
10 IV 58.
Leona Vicario
in recognition for her services to the Nation
Office of Women’s Action, of the Directorate of Union Actions, Department of the Federal District
April 10, 1958
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
