Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José María Heredia
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018
1. José María Heredia Marker
José Martí
En conmemoración del aniversario 210 de José María Heredia.
Ciudad de México, Cuauhtémoc, Distrito Federal.
Julio 22 de 2013
Alejandro Fernández Ramírez
Jefe Delegacional en Cuauhtémoc
José Martí
In commemoration of the 210th anniversary of José María Heredia.
Mexico City, Cuauhtémoc, Federal District.
July 22, 2013
Alejandro Fernández Ramírez
Chief of the Cuauhtémoc Delegation
Erected 2013 by Delegación de Cuauhtémoc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 2013.
Location. 19° 26.225′ N, 99° 8.155′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (within shouting distance of this marker); Convent of the Carmelitas (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Gerónimo de Medina (within shouting distance of this marker); Alejandro Arango y Escandón (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Xuárez (about 90 meters away); First Session of the Mexican Academy of Language (about 90 meters away); House of the Counts of Heras y Soto (about 120 meters away); The Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding José María Heredia. José María Heredia y Heredia, also known as José María Heredia y Campuzano (December 31, 1803 – May 7, 1839) was a Cuban-born poet considered to be the first romantic poet of the Americas and the initiator of Latin American romanticism. He is known as "El Cantor del Niagara" and regarded as one of the most important poets in the Spanish language. He has also been named National Poet of Cuba. Adapted from Wikipedia
The marker celebrates the poet's 210th anniversary of his birth.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018
2. José María Heredia Marker
The marker can be seen to the left of the tree trunk in this view. The marker does not indicate the relationship between José María Heredia and this building, however it is possible that he lived here during his exile from Spain.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
