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Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
 

José María Morelos y Pavón

 
 
José María Morelos y Pavón Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
1. José María Morelos y Pavón Marker
Inscription.  

José María Morelos y Pavón
1765-1815
Siervo de la Nación
Sacerdote, militar insurgente y patriota mexicano
Organizó y fue artífice de la segunda etapa (1811-1815) de la Guerra de Independencia Mexicana.
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperador de Francia exclamó en su campana de 1812:
“Con cinco generales como Morelos conquistaría el mundo”

English translation:
José María Morelos y Pavón
1765-1815
Servant of the Nation
Priest, military insurgent leader and Mexican patriot
Organized and was the architect of the second stage (1811-1815 ) of the War of Mexican Independence.
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France exclaimed in his 1812 campaign:
"With five generals like Morelos, I could conquer the world"
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraGovernment & PoliticsPatriots & PatriotismWars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
 
Location. 18° 29.745′ N, 88° 17.823′ W. Memorial is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. It is at the intersection of Avenida Othón P. Blanco and Avenida de los Héroes, in the median on Avenida Othón P. Blanco.
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Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Chetumal QR 77000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Mexican Maya Heartland and on the Yucatán Peninsula. Globally, it is on the Caribbean Sea, in North America, in Mesoamerica, in a Gulf of Mexico state, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hurricane Janet (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Remnants of Chetumal's Sidewalks (within shouting distance of this marker); Businesses of Yesteryear (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Businesses of Yesteryear (within shouting distance of this marker); Chetumaleñas (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrés Quintana Roo (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 29 (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.
 
José María Morelos y Pavón Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
2. José María Morelos y Pavón Marker
José María Morelos y Pavón Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
3. José María Morelos y Pavón Marker
The marker and statue of Morelos can be seen to the right in this view towards the south along Avenida de los Héroes.
José María Morelos y Pavón statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
4. José María Morelos y Pavón statue
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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