Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

San Jerónimo

Saint Jerome

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022

1. San Jerónimo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

San Jerónimo (347-420), “Principe de los traductores de la Biblia” y patrono de los libreros, fue pintado alrededor de 1470 por Antonello da Mesina.

English translation:
St. Jerome (347-420), "Prince of the Translators of the Bible" and patron of booksellers, was painted around 1470 by Antonello da Mesina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1470.

Location. 19° 25.626′ N, 99° 8.242′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of San Jerónimo and Isabel la Católica, on the left when traveling east on San Jerónimo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: San Jerónimo 36, Ciudad de México 06080, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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 walking distance of this marker: Daniel Cosio Villegas (a few steps from this marker); Juana Inés de la Cruz (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Concepción Béistegui Hospital (about 150 meters away); The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli

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(about 180 meters away); Pulquería "La Risa" (about 210 meters away); The Printing Press of Antonio Espinosa (about 210 meters away); "Paris" Pharmacy (about 240 meters away); House of Pedro Romero de Terreros (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Other markers no longer nearby. Melchor Ocampo (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Antonio García Cubas (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Saint Jerome at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 17, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022

2. San Jerónimo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.