Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José María Morelos y Pavón
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
1. José María Morelos y Pavón Marker
1765-1815
Servant of the Nation
1765-1815
Erected 1969.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 19° 25.144′ N, 99° 11.038′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. It can be reached from Rampa de acceso al Castillo de Chapultepec. The marker and statue are on the left traveling up the walkway to the Chapultepec Castle and Museum of National History, roughly 50 meters from the ticket booth. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 11100, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Eagle and the Serpent (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallery of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Fernando Montes de Oca, Child Hero of Mexico (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ahuehuetes of Chapultepec
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Regarding José María Morelos y Pavón. José María Morelos y Pavón (September 30, 1765, Valladolid, now Morelia, Michoacán – December 22, 1815, San Cristóbal Ecatepec, México State) was a Catholic priest and revolutionary leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. He was captured by the Spanish royalist military, tried by the Inquisition, defrocked as a cleric, and executed by civil authorities for treason in 1815.
When others attempted to address him by titles such as "Your Excellency", he refused them and insisted on being called the "Servant of the Nation" (Siervo de la Nación).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
2. José María Morelos y Pavón Marker
The smaller marker to the right on the base indicates that the statue was donated by Antonio J. Bermudez in 1969.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
