Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Benjamín Carrión
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
1. Benjamín Carrión Marker
El pueblo de México a la memoria de
Benjamín Carrión
(1897-1979)
Escritor y embajador ecuatoriano, amigo de México
México D.F. a 10 de agosto de 2009
Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon
Jefe de Gobierno del Distrito Federal
Galo Galarza Dávila
Embajador del Ecuador en México
In the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico and Ecuador
The people of Mexico celebrate the memory of
Benjamín Carrión
(1897-1979)
Writer and Ecuatorian ambassador, a friend of Mexico
Mexico D.F., August 10, 2009
Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon
Head of Government of the Federal District
Galo Galarza Dávila
Ambassador of Ecuador in Mexico
Erected 2009.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 2009.
Location. 19° 26.218′ N, 99° 8.57′
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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: Ignacio López Rayón (a few steps from this marker); Santa Veracruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Mayer Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Juan de Dios (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Manuel Tolsá (within shouting distance of this marker); The Juárez Hemicycle (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Another marker is no longer nearby. One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries (was about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
2. Benjamín Carrión Marker
The marker is just to the right of a statue of Benjamín Carrión awaiting a chess challenger. The statue is by the Mexican sculptor Pedro Filiberto Ramírez Ponzanelli and was unveiled on May 24, 2011. Inscribed on the wall behind the statue is a quote from Carrión, it reads:
Seamos una gran potencia de cultura porque para eso nos autoriza y alienta nuestra historia.
English translation:
We will be a great cultural power, because that is authorized and strengthened by our history.
We will be a great cultural power, because that is authorized and strengthened by our history.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
3. Benjamín Carrión statue
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
