Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Martyrs of Liberty
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. Martyrs of Liberty Marker
La Junta Patriótica del Cuartel Cuatro, en testimonio de admiración, á los ciudadanos José M. Méndez, Gregorio Mier, Cristóbal Cortés, José M. Cisneros, Francisco Godínez, Ruperto Castañeda, Agustín Castañeda, Ignacio Ortiz, y Antonio Mier, Mártires de la Libertad, traidoramente sacrificados en este sitio, el 8 de diciembre de 1830.
1910
The Patriotic Board of the Fourth Barracks provide this testimony of admiration to the citizens José M. Méndez, Gregorio Mier, Cristóbal Cortés, José M. Cisneros, Francisco Godínez, Ruperto Castañeda, Agustín Castañeda, Ignacio Ortiz, and Antonio Mier, Martyrs of Liberty, treacherously sacrificed on this site on December 8, 1830.
1910
Erected 1910 by La Junta Patriótica del Cuartel Cuatro.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1830.
Location. 19° 42.121′ N, 101° 11.578′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. Memorial is on Allende just east
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benito Juárez Garcia (a few steps from this marker); The Cathedral of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Bisencio Varrocio Escallola (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Mariano y Nicolás Michelena (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs and Founding of Morelia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Consistorial House (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Cathedral of Morelia (about 120 meters away); Morelia Cathedral (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Regarding Martyrs of Liberty. In the turbulent years after Mexican Independence, the ex-Revolutionary fighter Vicente Guerrero was elected President of Mexico. He was ousted in a coup and eventually captured and executed, shocking the young nation. The group of men executed here in December, 1830 had supported his return to the presidency.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. Martyrs of Liberty Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
