Colonia Morelos in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José Diego Fernández
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
1. José Diego Fernández Marker
The marker has been stolen from the statue's base.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 19° 27.037′ N, 99° 7.958′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Morelos. It was on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma just north of Calle Carbajal, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Tecpan throughout time (about 180 meters away); The Pulque Customs House (about 210 meters away); José Guadalupe Posada (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Samuel Hahnemann (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Cuitlahuac (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Small Area of Tlatelolco (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan
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Other markers no longer nearby. Francisco Leyva (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); José María Iglesias (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Santos Degollado (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Vicente Riva Palacio (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding José Diego Fernández.
Statue erected by the state of Morelos by sculptor Gabriel Ponzanelli.
(1848 - 1872)
He was born in Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, Mexico. He fought against conservative forces in the War of Reform. He put an end to the French empire's intervention in the State of Jalisco, by defeating the Franco-Mexican army in the Battle of the Coronilla. He fought under General Ramón Corona and commanded a section of troops in the states of Sinaloa and Durango, where he died.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
2. José Diego Fernández Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
