Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico
Fernando Montes de Oca, Niño Héroe
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 17, 2019
1. Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
En este lugar murio la mañana
del 13 de Septiembre de 1847, en
defensa de la patria contra la
invasión norteamericana el
cadete del Colegio Militar
Fernando Montes de Oca
Homenaje de la Asociacion
del Heroico Colegio Militar fundada
en 1871.
México, D.F. a 13 de Septiembre de 1970.
In this place during the morning of September 13, 1847, while in defense of the homeland against the North American invasion, died the cadet of the Military College
Fernando Montes de Oca
Tribute from the Military College Association founded in 1871.
México City, Septembre 13, 1970.
Erected 1970 by La Asociación del Heróico Colegio Militar.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1847.
Location. 19° 25.207′ N, 99° 10.949′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. The marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The March of Loyalty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Military College of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Marquez, Child Hero of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); National Astronomical Observatory of Mexico (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Springs and Aqueducts (about 120 meters away); From the Peak (about 120 meters away); Sounds in the Distance (about 150 meters away); The Castle Garden (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico. Fernando Montes de Oca was one of many cadets studying at the Colegio Militar (Military College) on Chapultepec Castle when the United States attacked it on September 13, 1847. Together with five other cadets, they are known today as the Niños Héroes (Children Heroes). It is common to see, even today, schools and government buildings in Mexico that carry their names. He was 18 years old.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 17, 2019
2. Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
The marker can be seen to the left of this large gate, which is the entrance to the grounds of the Castle of Chapultepec.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 17, 2019
3. A nearby intricate metal grillwork gate
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
