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Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

Royal Charter of Santiago Tarandacuaro

 
 
Royal Charter of Santiago Tarandacuaro Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
1. Royal Charter of Santiago Tarandacuaro Marker
Inscription.  

Cedula Real al feliz pueblo de Santiago Tarandacuaro
27 de abril de 1612
Carlos V Rey de Espaρa

Fundadores:
Frayles Misioneros: Santiago de Jesus Ruiz · Antonio Solis
Capitanes de Arco y Flecha:
1Ί Pedro Campos · 2Ί Andres Ramirez · 3Ί Luis Solis · 4Ί Dolores Ramirez · 5Ί Silvestre de Jesus.

En el 375 aniversario
Pdte. Municipal C. Luis Miguel Soto Perea
Parroco Fray Fabian Orozco Pedraza
Grupo Motolinia
Tarandacuao, Gto. Abril, 27 de 1987

English translation:
Royal Charter for the most happy village of Santiago Tarandacuaro
April 27, 1612
Carlos V, King of Spain

Founders:
Missionary friars:
Santiago de Jesϊs Ruiz · Antonio Solis
Captains of Bow and Arrow:
1st Pedro Campos · 2nd Andrιs Ramνrez · 3rd Luis Solis · 4th Dolores Ramνrez · 5th Silvestre de Jesϊs.

On the 375th anniversary
Municipal President Luis Miguel Soto Perea
Parish Friar Fabian Orozco Pedraza
Motolinia Group
Tarandacuao, Guanajuato, April 27, 1987
 
Erected 1987 by Grupo
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1612.
 
Location. 20° 0.21′ N, 100° 30.968′ W. Marker is in Tarandacuao, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Hidalgo and Madero, on the right when traveling east on Hidalgo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarandacuao GTO 38790, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajνo. Globally, it is in North America, 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 27 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (a few steps from this marker); 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of Mexican Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Doblado (approx. 16.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of Mexican Independence (approx. 16.3 kilometers away); Friar Manuel Linares, O.F.M (approx. 16.3 kilometers away); Home of Marνa Catalina Gσmez de Larrondo (approx. 21.6 kilometers away); Miguel Hidalgo as Supreme General of the Nation (approx. 21.6 kilometers away); The Atrium Wall of Coroneo (approx. 26.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarandacuao.
 
Regarding Royal Charter of Santiago Tarandacuaro. At some point in the town's history its name lost the final 'r', going from Tarandacuaro to Tarandacuao and at the same time
Royal Charter of Santiago Tarandacuaro Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
2. Royal Charter of Santiago Tarandacuaro Marker
The marker can be seen on the left of the archway seen here in the central park of Tarandacuao, Guanajuato.
making the name exceedingly difficult for outsiders to pronounce. Commonly it is known as 'Tarandas.'
 
A nearby fountain dedicated to Santiago (St. James), the town's namesake image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 9, 2020
3. A nearby fountain dedicated to Santiago (St. James), the town's namesake
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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