Acambay, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

1. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa nacio el ilustre sabio Doctor Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
Acambay honra a quien honra su nombre
Abril de 1949

English translation:
In this house was born the illustrious and learned Doctor Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
Acambay honors those who honor her name
April 1949

Erected 1949.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1949.

Location. 19° 57.337′ N, 99° 50.536′ W. Marker is in Acambay, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is on Doctor Ruiz Castañeda just east of Francisco Sarabia, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acambay MEX 50300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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

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walking distance of this marker: Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundation of the "Acambayense League" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (about 90 meters away); The 1921 Acambay Earthquake (about 120 meters away); History of Acambay (about 150 meters away); Execution of Lindoro Cajiga (about 150 meters away); Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake (about 180 meters away); Otomíes of Acambay (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acambay.

Regarding Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda. Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (1898-1992) was one of the co-developers of the typhus vaccine and a specialist in allergies. He was also a Mexican Senator from 1958 to 1964.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019

2. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda Marker

The marker can be seen over the entryway of the building to the left of center in this view towards the west.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.