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

Miguel Miramón

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

1. Miguel Miramón Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Miguel Miramón
1831-1867

Nació en la a la ciudad de México. Ingresó en el Colegio Militar en 1846. En 1847 luchó contra los invasores estadounidenses y fue hecho prisionero en la batalla de Chapultepec. Combatió al Plan de Ayutla en defensa de Santa Anna, quedando desde entonces afiliado al partido conservador. Al triunfar los liberales se refugió en la Sierra de Puebla y al decla rarse la Guerra de Reforma se distinguió por su valor, primero a las órdenes del general Osollo y después sirviendo a Zuloaga, quien fue designado Presidente de la República por los conservadores, al consumarse el Golpe de Estado de Comonfort e implantarse el Plan de Tacubaya. Obtuvo el grado de general de división en diciembre de 1858. A fines de enero de 1859 restituyó a Zuloaga en la presidencia, después del pronunciamiento del general Echegaray. El 2 de febrero, Zuloaga se retiró y dejó a Miramón como Presidente sustituto. Combatió a Juárez poniendo sitio a la plaza de Veracruz, pero regresó a México ante la amenaza de Degollado que encabezaba al ejército liberal. Electo presidente interino, tomó posesión el 15 de agosto

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de 1860. El día 22 de diciembre es totalmente derrotado en Calpulalpan. Viajó a Europa. Regresó a México entrando por el norte, y ofreció sus servicios al imperio. Maximiliano lo comisiona a Berlín para estudiar táctica militar y alejarlo del país. Regresó en 1866. Se le dio el mando de uno de los tres grandes cuerpos en que se dividió el ejército imperial. Se reunió con Maximiliano y Mejía en Querétaro. Herido en la cara fue aprehendido en la casa del doctor Licea. Estuvo preso en el convento de Capuchinas. Juzgado y sentenciado, fue ejecutado en el Cerro de las Campanas el 19 de junio de 1867. Se le enterró en este panteón, pero en 1896 su viuda lo trasladó a la catedral de Puebla.

English translation:
Miguel Miramón
1831-1867

He was born in Mexico City. He entered the Military College in 1846. In 1847 he fought against the American invaders and was taken prisoner at the Battle of Chapultepec. He fought the Plan of Ayutla in defense of Santa Anna, remaining since then affiliated with the conservative party. When the liberals triumphed, he took refuge in the Sierra de Puebla and when the War of Reform was declared, he distinguished himself by his courage, first under the orders of General Osollo and then serving Zuloaga, who was appointed President of the Republic by the conservatives, when the Comonfort coup d'etat was consummated

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

2. Miguel Miramón Marker

The marker is near his previous tomb.

and the Tacubaya Plan was implemented. He obtained the rank of major general in December 1858. At the end of January 1859 he restored Zuloaga to the presidency, after the pronouncement of General Echegaray. On February 2, Zuloaga retired and left Miramón as substitute President. He fought Juarez laying siege to the Plaza de Veracruz, but he returned to Mexico in the face of the threat of Degollado who headed the liberal army. Elected interim president, he took office on August 15, 1860. On December 22 he is totally defeated in Calpulalpan. He traveled to Europe. He returned to Mexico entering from the north, and offered his services to the empire. Maximilian commissions him to Berlin to study military tactics and keep him away from the country. He returned in 1866. He was given command of one of the three large corps into which the Imperial army was divided. He met with Maximiliano and Mejía in Querétaro. Wounded in the face, he was apprehended at Dr. Licea's house. He was imprisoned in the Capuchin Convent. Tried and sentenced, he was executed in the Cerro de las Campanas on June 19, 1867. He was buried in this pantheon, but in 1896 his widow moved him to the cathedral of Puebla.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1859.

Location. 19° 26.349′

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N, 99° 8.895′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It can be reached from Calle San Fernando just north of Avenida Hidalgo, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Panteón San Fernando. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C San Fernando 17, Ciudad de México 06300, 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: Isadora Duncan (a few steps from this marker); Vicente Guerrero (a few steps from this marker); Mariano Riva Palacio (a few steps from this marker); Benito Juárez (a few steps from this marker); Martyrs of Uruapan (a few steps from this marker); Juan de la Granja (a few steps from this marker); Ignacio Comonfort (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomás Mejía (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.