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Colonia Tlatelolco in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
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José María Iglesias

 
 
José María Iglesias statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
1. José María Iglesias statue
Inscription.  
José María Iglesias
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English translation:
José María Iglesias
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
 
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 19° 27.013′ N, 99° 8′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Tlatelolco. It was on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma just south of Manuel González, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06900, 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 90 meters away); José Guadalupe Posada (about 180 meters away); Samuel Hahnemann (about 180 meters away); Cuitlahuac (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Pulque Customs House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Small Area of Tlatelolco (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan
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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Friar Bernardino Sahagún (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Vicente Riva Palacio (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Francisco Leyva (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); José Diego Fernández (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Santos Degollado (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (was about 240 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
 
Regarding José María Iglesias.
José María Iglesias

Statue erected by Mexico City by sculptor Ricardo Ponzanelli.

(1823 - 1891)

He was born in Mexico City. Several times Magistrate and President of the Supreme Court of Justice in 1871. He also held the Chief Financial Officer position during the government of President Juárez. In that period the foreign and national debt was remedied. He died in Mexico City.
 
José María Iglesias Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
2. José María Iglesias Marker
The marker has been stolen from the statue's base.
 
 
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 142 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 20, 2026