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

Antonio López de Santa Anna

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Antonio López de Santa Anna Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa murió el general Dn. Antonio Lopez de Sta. Anna, 21 de Junio de 1876
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

English translation:
In this house died General Antonio López de Santa Anna on June 21, 1876.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 19° 26.093′ N, 99° 8.286′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle Bolívar just south of Calle de Tacuba, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Bolívar 14, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Teatro Santa Anna (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Guatemuz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Café de Tacuba (about 90 meters away); Garden of the Triple Alliance (about 120 meters away); Filomeno Mata (about 120 meters away); Museum of the Heroic Military College (about 120 meters away); José de la Borda (about 120 meters away); Offices of the Diario del Hogar (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Also see . . . Antonio López de Santa Anna. Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón (21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876), often known as Santa Anna, was a Mexican politician and general who fought to defend royalist New Spain and then for Mexican independence. He greatly influenced early Mexican politics and government, and was an adept soldier and cunning politician, who dominated Mexican history in the first half of the nineteenth century to such an extent that historians often refer to it as the "Age of Santa Anna". He was called "the Man of Destiny", who "loomed over his time like a melodramatic colossus, the uncrowned monarch." Santa Anna first opposed the movement for Mexican independence from Spain, but then fought in support of it. Though not the first caudillo (military leader) of modern Mexico, he "represents the stereotypical caudillo in Mexican history," and among the earliest. Conservative historian, intellectual, and politician Lucas Alamán wrote that "The history of Mexico since 1822 might accurately be called the history of Santa Anna's revolutions.... His name plays the major role in all the political events of the country and its destiny has become intertwined with his." An
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. An additional Antonio López de Santa Anna Marker
This additional marker is on the right side of the building's entrance. It reads:

En esta casa murió Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794-1876), once veces Presidente de la República, querido y repudiado.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
In this house died Antonio López Santa Anna, Presidente of the Republic eleven times, he was both loved and hated.
Mexico City
enigmatic, patriotic and controversial figure, Santa Anna had great power in Mexico; during a turbulent 40-year career, he served as general at crucial points and served eleven non-consecutive presidential terms over a period of 22 years. In the periods of time when he was not serving as president, he continued to pursue his military career. A wealthy landowner, he built a firm political base in the major port city of Veracruz. He was perceived as a hero by his troops; he sought glory for himself and his army, and independent Mexico. He repeatedly rebuilt his reputation after major losses. Historians and many Mexicans also rank him as perhaps the principal inhabitant even today of Mexico's pantheon of "those who failed the nation." His centralist rhetoric and military failures resulted in Mexico losing just over half its territory, beginning with the Texas Revolution of 1836, and culminating with the Mexican Cession of 1848 following its defeat by the United States in the Mexican-American War. His political positions changed frequently in his lifetime; "his opportunistic politics made him a Liberal, Conservative, and uncrowned king."
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

3. Antonio López de Santa Anna Marker
The ex-residence is currently under restoration.
He was overthrown for the final time by the liberal Revolution of Ayutla in 1854 and lived most of his later years in exile. Adapted from Wikipedia (Submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Antonio López de Santa Anna image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015

4. Antonio López de Santa Anna

This photo of a portrait is from the Museum of Interventions (Museo de las Intervenciones) in Churubusco, Mexico City.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 225 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 25, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.