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

Luis I. Rodriguez T.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2022

1. Luis I. Rodriguez T. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aqui nacio el 21 de Octubre 1903 el Ilustres Estadista Silaoense Lic. Luis I. Rodriguez T.
28-VIII-73

English translation:
Here was born on October 21, 1903 the illustrious statesman from Silao, Luis I. Rodriguez T.
August 28, 1973

Erected 1973.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is August 28, 1973.

Location. 20° 56.593′ N, 101° 25.543′ W. Marker is in Silao, Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. Marker is on Calle 5 de Mayo west of Calle Honda, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle 5 de Mayo 7, Silao GTO 36100, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parish of Santiago Apóstol (within shouting distance of this marker); General Francisco Javier Mina (within shouting distance of this marker); José and Alfonso Trueba Linares (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope Benedict XVI's Visit to Silao (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Parish of Santiago Apóstol (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Manuel González Flores (about 120 meters away); The Battle of Silao (about 120 meters away); City Hall (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silao.

Also see . . . Luis I. Rodriguez T. at Wikipedia (in Spanish). While Luis Rodriguez had a distinguished career as a congressman and governor of Guanajuato, arguably his finest moments were seen during his time as Ambassador to France during the beginning of World War II. He was able to provide protection to the ex-President of the Republic of Spain, Miguel Azana. When Azana died of natural causes under Mexico's protection, the Vichy French authorities were keen to avoid any pretext for protests and pressured Ambassador Rodriguez to avoid the use of the Spanish Republican flag over the ex-President's coffin. He famously replied, "Está bien. Lo cubrirá la bandera de México; para nosotros será un privilegio; para los republicanos, una esperanza; y para ustedes una dolorosa lección." (It is understood. I will cover him with the flag of Mexico, for us it will be a privilege,

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2022

2. Luis I. Rodriguez T. Marker

The marker is to the right of the red awning seen in this photo.

for the Republicans a hope, and for you a painful lesson.) (Submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.