Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Francisco González Bocanegro

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2019

1. Francisco González Bocanegro Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa vivió Francisco González Bocanegra, poeta y dramaturgo, autor de los versos del Himno Nacional Mexicano.

English translation:
In this house lived Francisco González Bocanegra, poet, playwright and author of the verses of the Mexican National Anthem.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 19° 26.126′ N, 99° 8.138′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle de Tacuba just west of Calle Palma Norte, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Tacuba 64, Ciudad de México 06000, 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gonzalo A. Esteva (a few steps from this marker); Hernán Cortés' Residences (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfredo Robles Domínguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Payno (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Counts of Heras y Soto (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan de la Sala (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan de la Granja (about 90 meters away); Juan Xuárez (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Also see . . .
1. Mexican National Anthem. (Submitted on December 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Mexican National Anthem sung in Maya. The Maya language has around 800,000 speakers in Mexico. (Submitted on December 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2019

2. Francisco González Bocanegro Marker

The marker is mounted to the far left of the building in the center of this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.