Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera
Ciudad de México
Here was born the poet and journalist Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (1859-1895), the essential “Duque Job”, founder of Mexican modernism.
Mexico City
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 19° 26.197′ N, 99° 8.144′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on República de Chile just north of Donceles, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: República de Chile 13, 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 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: Convent of the Carmelitas (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Gerónimo de Medina (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Xuárez (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Heredia (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Counts of Heras y Soto (within shouting distance of this marker); Alejandro Arango y Escandón (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Session of the Mexican Academy of Language (about 90 meters away); Gonzalo A. Esteva (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera. "Duque Job" was one of Gutiérrez Nájera's most famous pseudonyms.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

