Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Martin Carrera
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
1. Martin Carrera Marker
1806-1871
Nació en Puebla. Era hijo de un coronel realista. Siendo muy joven ingresó en el Ejército colonial español, en el Regimiento Expedicionario de Fernando VII, pero en 1821 pasó a formar parte de las tropas independentistas adheridas al Plan de Iguala. En 1822 participó en el sitio de San Juan de Ulúa. Obtuvo el grado de General de Brigada en 1833 por su destacada actuación en la toma de Guanajuato durante las luchas entre centralistas y federalistas; se encargó a partir de entonces de tareas administrativas, dirigiendo el Cuerpo de Artillería. Fue elegido senador en 1844 y consejero militar del gobierno. En 1846, al estallar la guerra contra Estados Unidos, volvió al servicio activo para comandar las fuerzas artilleras emplazadas en el valle de México. El presidente Antonio López de Santa Anna le concedió el grado de General de División en 1853. Se opuso al Plan de Ayutla de 1854. Cuando Santa Anna reconoció su derrota y abandonó el poder, Carrera fue nombrado interinamente presidente de la República el 15 de agosto de 1855. Renunció a la presidencia un mes más tarde en favor
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Martin Carrera
1806-1871
Born in Puebla. He was the son of a royalist colonel. At a very young age he entered the Spanish colonial army, in the Expeditionary Regiment of Fernando VII, but in 1821 he became part of the independence troops joined to the Plan of Iguala. In 1822 he participated in the siege of San Juan de Ulúa. He obtained the rank of Brigadier General in 1833 for his outstanding performance in the taking of Guanajuato during the struggles between centralists and federalists; he was from then on in charge of administrative tasks, directing the Artillery Corps. He was elected senator in 1844 and military adviser to the government. In 1846, at the outbreak of war against the United States, he returned to active service to command the artillery forces stationed in the Valley of Mexico. President Antonio López de Santa Anna granted him the rank of Major General in 1853. He opposed the Plan of Ayutla of 1854. When Santa Anna acknowledged his defeat and left power, Carrera was appointed interim president of the Republic on
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
2. Martin Carrera Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is August 15, 1855.
Location. 19° 26.348′ N, 99° 8.87′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on 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 17, 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); Anastasio Parrodi (here, next to this marker); Juan C. Doria (a few steps from this marker); Margarita Maza de Juárez (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada (a few steps from this marker); Jesús Terán Peredo (a few steps from this marker); Melchor Ocampo (a few steps from this marker); Antonio Castro (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 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
