Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José J. Fernández Lizardi
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
1. José J. Fernández Lizardi Marker
A la memoria de D. José J. Fernandez Lizardi Periodista insurgente que murió en esta casa
21-VI-1827 – 22-IX-1921
“Excelsior”
To the memory of José J. Fernández Lizardi, Insurgent Journalist that died in this house.
June 21, 1827 – September 22, 1921
"Excelsior"
Erected 1921.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1827.
Location. 19° 25.804′ N, 99° 8.4′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on República de El Salvador just east of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Teatro la Unión (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Ferrer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guillermo Prieto
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Golden Rooster Bar (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding José J. Fernández Lizardi. José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi (November 15, 1776 – June 21, 1827), Mexican writer and political journalist, best known as the author of El Periquillo Sarniento (1816), translated as The Mangy Parrot in English, reputed to be the first novel written in Latin America. He was a strong supporter of Mexican independence from Spain, but died in 1827 only a few years after it was achieved. Adapted from Wikipedia
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
2. José J. Fernández Lizardi Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
