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Colonia Guerrero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
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Jesús González Ortega

 
 
Jesús González Ortega Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
1. Jesús González Ortega Marker
The marker and part of the statue's sword has been stolen.
Inscription.  
Jesús González Ortega
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English translation:
Jesús González Ortega
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWars, Non-US.
 
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 19° 26.836′ N, 99° 8.159′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Guerrero. It was on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma just south of Matamoros, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Avenida Paseo de la Reforma 246, Ciudad de México 06300, 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: Cuitlahuac (about 180 meters away); José María Arteaga (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Samuel Hahnemann (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); José Guadalupe Posada (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Tecpan throughout time (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Friar Bernardino Sahagún (approx.
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0.4 kilometers away); Architectonic puzzle: The façade of Tecpan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Palace (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Francisco García Salinas (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Pablo García (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Francisco Sosa (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Miguel Lira (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Ezequiel Montes (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Vicente Riva Palacio (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
 
Regarding Jesús González Ortega.
Jesús González Ortega

Statue erected by the state of Zacatecas by sculptor Antonio Castellanos.

His remains rest in the Rotunda of the Illustrious in the Pantheon of Dolores in Mexico City.
(1822 - 1881)

He was born in San Mateo, Zacatecas. In 1858 he was appointed governor of the state. He fought against the Conservatives and
Jesús González Ortega Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
2. Jesús González Ortega Marker
participated in the defense of Puebla, which lasted 62 days, and is considered one of the most notable events in military history.
 
Jesús González Ortega statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
3. Jesús González Ortega statue
 
 
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 270 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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