New Athens in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
José Maria Luis Mora
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022
1. José Maria Luis Mora Marker
Illustre ecrivain mexicain
Inspirateur de la reforme
libérale de son pays
Est mort dans cette maison
le 14 juillet 1850
(English translation:)
José Maria Luis Mora, illustrious Mexican author and supporter of liberal reform in his country, died here on July 14, 1850.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1850.
Location. 48° 52.946′ N, 2° 20.006′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in New Athens. Marker is on Rue Pierre Fontaine, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Rue Pierre Fontaine, Paris, Île-de-France 75009, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joséphine Baker (within shouting distance of this marker); Andre Breton (1896-1966) (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Atelier de Degas / Degas' Studio (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Moulin-Rouge (about 180 meters away); Le cimetiere Montmartre (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Eglise Saint-Jean-l’Evangéliste (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);
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Also see . . . José María Luis Mora (Wikipedia).
Excerpt (overview): José María Luis Mora Lamadrid (12 October 1794, Chamacuero, Guanajuato – 14 July 1850, Paris, France) was a priest, lawyer, historian, politician and liberal ideologist. Considered one of the first supporters of liberalism in Mexico, he fought for the separation of church and state. Mora has been deemed "the most significant liberal spokesman for his generation [and] his thought epitomizes the structure and the predominant orientation of Mexican liberalism.(Submitted on January 7, 2023.)
Excerpt (his exile): … Mora went in self-exile to live in Paris, but he continued to comment on the political events in his homeland. In 1844 President José Joaquín de Herrera appointed him ambassador to the United Kingdom. In 1846, after returning to power, President Gómez Farías asked Mora to return to Mexico, but Mora was prevented by the Mexican–American War. The war shocked Mora, who admired the American political system. Even in 1848, after the war, he was not able to return to Mexico due to health issues, especially tuberculosis. He died on the French national holiday (July 14), 1850.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022
2. José Maria Luis Mora Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022
3. José Maria Luis Mora Marker - wider view, looking north on Rue Pierre Fontaine
The marker is visible here on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
