San Felipe del Progreso, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
José de Jesus Francisco Pedraza Contreras
José de Jesus Francisco Pedraza Contreras
Nació el 30 de mayo de 1947 – Falleció el 4 de junio de 2006
Becario Conacyt, INAOE, miembro de la Sociedad Mexicana de Física. Presea “Estado de México” 1987 en Ciencias y Artes, con Maestría y Doctorado en Óptica.
Su dulce tierra, cual zagala encantadora rinde honor al amigo, hermano, cofundador del Club “Shañiñi”, al hijo predilecto de San Felipe del Progreso en el primer aniversario de su fallecimiento.
H. Ayuntamiento 2006-2009
In this house was born and lived a wise man of San Felipe
José de Jesus Francisco Pedraza Contreras
Born May 30, 1947 - Died June 4, 2006
A CONACYT and INAOE Fellow, also a member of the Mexican Society of Physics. He won the 1987 State of Mexico Prize for Science and Arts, with a Master's and Doctorate in Optics.
His sweet native land, which like a charming lady honors the friend, brother, co-founder of the "Shañiñi" Club and favorite son of San Felipe del Progreso, on the first anniversary of his death.
Honorable City Hall 2006-2009
Erected 2007 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de San Felipe del Progreso de 2006-2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1947.
Location. 19° 42.852′ N, 99° 57.159′ W. Marker is in San Felipe del Progreso, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is on 5 de Febrero just south of Miguel Hidalgo, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Felipe del Progreso MEX 50640, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Town of San Felipe del Obraje (within shouting distance of this marker); Fernando Orozco y Berra (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Astucia" by Luis G. Inclán (about 120 meters away); Church of San Felipe (about 120 meters away); Antonio Campos y Moreno (about 150 meters away); Manuel Gómez Marín (about 150 meters away); Isidro Fabela Cultural Center (approx. 12.5 kilometers away); Dr. Arturo Vélez Martínez (approx. 12.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Felipe del Progreso.
Regarding José de Jesus Francisco Pedraza Contreras. CONACYT is the Consejo Nacional de Ciencias y Tecnología (the National Science and Technology Board of Mexico). The INAOE is the Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica (the National Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics Institute of Mexico).
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