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

Guillermo Prieto

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022

1. Guillermo Prieto Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí nació el poeta más querido del siglo XIX: el escritor liberal Guillermo Prieto, 1818.

English translation:
Here was born the most loved poet of the 19th century: Guillermo Prieto, in 1818.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 19° 25.735′ N, 99° 8.369′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Mesones just west of Calle de Bolívar, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mesones 5, 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: The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Execution of Ferrer (about 120 meters away); José J. Fernández Lizardi (about 150 meters away); Concepción Béistegui Hospital (about 150 meters away); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada Library

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(about 180 meters away); Teatro la Unión (about 180 meters away); House of Pedro Romero de Terreros (about 210 meters away); The Printing Press of Antonio Espinosa (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Melchor Ocampo (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Guillermo Prieto 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. Guillermo Prieto Marker

The marker is seen on the right of the building in this view.

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 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.