Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Filomeno Mata

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Filomeno Mata Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este lugar estuvo la imprenta El Diario del Hogar perioidico de Don Filomeno Mata en el que combatio la dictadura y sostuvo el principio de no reelecion
1881 – 1911

English translation:
In this place was the press of El Diario del Hogar newspaper of Filomeno Mata in which he fought the dictatorship and upheld the principle of no re-election
1881 – 1911

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 19° 26.14′ N, 99° 8.337′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Filomena Mata just north of Avenida 5 de Mayo, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Garden of the Triple Alliance (here, next to this marker); Offices of the Diario del Hogar (a few steps from this marker); Museum of the Heroic Military College (a few steps from this marker);

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Location of Scenes from Spectre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of San Andrés (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palace of Mines (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue of Carlos IV of Spain (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Guatemuz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Filomeno Mata. Filomena Mata started his newspaper, "El Diario del Hogar" here in 1881. It was a folksy newspaper at first, with sections on food, recipes and the home. Over time it acquired a political tone in opposition to the numerous reelections of Porfirio Díaz as President of Mexico. Mata was jailed numerous times and continued his paper up until his death at the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in 1911.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. Filomeno Mata Marker

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

3. Filomeno Mata Marker

The marker and bust are on the western side of the Museum of the Heroic Military College, near other markers and statues.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.