Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
1. José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela Marker
El gran caudillo de la independencia Don Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon estuvo preso en este edificio de La Ciudadela del 28 de noviembre al 22 de diciembre de 1815
De aquí se le condujo a San Cristobal Ecatepec donde fecundizo con su sangre generosa la santa causa de independencia patria
La Comision Nacional del Centenario de la Independencia consagra esta lapida a la imperecedera memoria del héroe insurgente.
21 de septiembre de 1910.
The great leader of independence José María Morelos y Pavón was imprisoned in this building of La Ciudadela (The Citadel) from November 28 to December 22, 1815.
From here he was taken to San Cristóbal Ecatepec where he generously sacrificed his blood to the holy cause of national independence.
The National Commission of the Centennial of Independence consecrates this tablet to the imperishable memory of the insurgent hero.
September 21, 1910.
Erected 1910 by La Comisión Nacional del Centenario de la Independencia.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
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Location. 19° 25.767′ N, 99° 8.973′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Memorial can be reached from Emilio Donde just east of Enrico Martínez, on the right when traveling east. 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. Miguel Constanzo's Tobacco Project (here, next to this marker); Assassination of Gustavo Madero and Adolfo Bassó (a few steps from this marker); Monument to Morelos (within shouting distance of this marker); Coronel Donato Guerra Orozco (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Avenida Balderas 67 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Museum of Popular Art (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Andrés Quintana Roo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Julián Villagrán (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
2. José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela Marker
The marker is to the far right in this view of the northern entrance gate to La Ciudadela.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
3. José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela Marker
This view shows the northern side of La Ciudadela from a distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
