Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Von Humboldt in Guanajuato

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 3, 2016

1. Von Humboldt in Guanajuato Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa Rul y Valenciana
El Barón Alejandro de Humboldt residió en esta casa de agosto a septiembre de 1803
H. Ayuntamiento Constitucional, 1938-1939

English translation:
Rul y Valenciana House
The Baron Alexander de Humboldt resided in this house from August to September 1803
Honorable Constitutional City Council, 1938-1939

Erected 1938 by Honorable Ayuntamiento Constitucional de Guanajuato de 1938-1939.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1803.

Location. 21° 1.021′ N, 101° 15.264′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Ponciano Aguilar just west of Positos, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Ponciano Aguilar 73, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: House of Count Rul (a few steps from this marker); Legislative Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Legislative Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); People's Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Paz (within shouting distance of this marker); Agustín Lanuza (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Guanajuato (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guanajuato.

Also see . . . Alexander von Humboldt at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 15, 2022.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 29, 2022

2. Von Humboldt in Guanajuato Marker

The marker is on the right of the main entrance to the Rul y Valenciana House.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.