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

Anastasio Parrodi

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

1. Anastasio Parrodi Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Anastasio Parrodi
1805-1867
Comandante General de Tamaulipas en 1846. Se distinguió durante la Invasión Norteamericana donde fue herido en la batalla de Padierna. Bajo las órdenes de Comonfort, se unió a la Revolución de Ayutla. Siendo Gobernador de Jalisco combatió a los sublevados contra la Ley de Desamortización en 1856. Después del Golpe de Estado regresó al gobierno de Jalisco y exhortó a otros gobernadores a coaligarse para apoyar la Constitución de 1857. Este grupo de gobernadores lo nombró Jefe de Armas. En 1858 fue designado por el presidente Juárez Ministro de Guerra. Para 1862 era gobernador del Distrito Federal. Después se retiró a la vida privada y al final de su vida cometió el error de aceptar y reconocer el Imperio de Maximiliano, por lo que murió enemistado con los Liberales.

English translation:
Anastasio Parrodi
1805-1867
Commander General of Tamaulipas in 1846. He distinguished himself during the American invasion where he was wounded at the Battle of Padierna. Under Comonfort, he joined the Ayutla Revolution. As Governor of Jalisco, he fought

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the rebels against the Confiscation Law in1856. After the coup d'état he returned to the government of Jalisco and urged other governors to join forces to support the Constitution of 1857. This group of governors appointed him Chief of Arms. In 1858 he was appointed by President Juárez as Minister of War. By 1862 he was governor of the Federal District. Then he retired to private life and at the end of his life he made the mistake of accepting and recognizing the Empire of Maximilian, so he died at enmity with the Liberals.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 19° 26.346′ N, 99° 8.867′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker can be reached from Calle San Fernando, on the right when traveling west. 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 39, Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. José Joaquín Herrera (here, next to this marker); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada (here, next to this marker); Jesús Terán Peredo (here, next to this marker); Melchor Ocampo (here, next to this marker); Martin Carrera (here, next to this marker); Juan C. Doria (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

2. Anastasio Parrodi Marker

The marker is on the right of the marker for Melchor Ocampo.

Antonio Castro (a few steps from this marker); Lino José Alcorta (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.