Centro Histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)

Cuauhtémoc

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2022

1. Cuauhtémoc Marker

The Aztec leader's name is written in three different ways on the monument.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Al insigne Cuauhtemoc
Simbolo de valor y estoicismo de la raza
El primer Ayuntamiento Libre de Morelia dedica este recuerdo
Agosto 21 de 1916

Kuauhtemok
Sol en la conciencia
Tus hijos feb 28 1991

Cuahutemoc
Sol en la conciencia

English translation:
To the distinguished Cuauhtémoc
Symbol of the courage and stoicism of the race
The first Free City Council of Morelia dedicates this tribute
August 21, 1916

Kuauhtemok
The Sun of our Consciousness
Your children, February 28, 1991

Cuahutemoc
The Sun of our consciousness

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 41.846′ N, 101° 10.687′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro Histórico de Morelia. Memorial is on Morelia - Toluca north of Rafael Carrillo, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58260, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manuel Martínez Solórzano Natural History Museum (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Cuauhtémoc Forest (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Contemporary Art Museum Alfredo Zalce (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named José María Morelos y Pavón (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Michoacán State Forestry Commission Inaugurated (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.

Also see . . . Cuauhtémoc at Wikipedia. Cuauhtémoc was the last true leader of the Aztecs. (Submitted on March 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Cuauhtémoc Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2022

2. Cuauhtémoc Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.