Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Alfonso Corona del Rosal

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2021

1. Alfonso Corona del Rosal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa nacio el 1º de julio de 1906, el Lic. y Gral. Alfonso Corona del Rosal
Hijo predilecto de Ixmiquilpan
julio 7 de 1984:

English translation:
In this house was born on July 1, 1906, General Alfonso Corona del Rosal
A favorite son of Ixmiquilpan
July 7, 1984

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1906.

Location. 20° 28.921′ N, 99° 13.072′ W. Marker is in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo. It is at the intersection of Alarcón de Ocaña and Nicolás Romero, on the right when traveling south on Alarcón de Ocaña. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ixmiquilpan HGO 42300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico,

specifically in the Sierra Madre,

and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

Mesoamerica,

and 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 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Convent of San Miguel Archangel Ixmiquilpan

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(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple and Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (about 120 meters away); Diana the Huntress (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Municipal Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hidalgo Theater (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Benito Juárez (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The San Miguel Arcangel Bridge (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Founding of Alfajayucan (approx. 15.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ixmiquilpan.

Regarding Alfonso Corona del Rosal. Corona del Rosal was the governor of the State of Hidalgo from 1964 to 1966, but he is infamous for being the Chief of the Department of the Federal District (Mexico City) during the 1968 student movement and Tlatelolco Massacre.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2021

2. Alfonso Corona del Rosal Marker

The marker is on the right side of the building, above a person sweeping in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.