Colonia Cuauhtémoc in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Hermenegildo Galeana

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015

1. Hermenegildo Galeana Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hermenegildo Galeana
Insurgente
Nacio en Tecpan
hoy edo. de Guerrero
en 1762
Dedicado a labores
campesinas
Uniose a Morelos
luchando con valor
por la libertad
Murio en campaña
en el año de 1814

English translation:
Hermenegildo Galeana
Independence fighter
Born in Tecpán, today the state of Guerrero, in 1762.
He was working as a farmer when he joined Morelos to fight for liberty.
He died during the campaign in 1814.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 19° 25.781′ N, 99° 9.731′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Cuauhtémoc. Marker is on Paseo la Reforma 120, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06600, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leonardo Bravo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramón Carmona (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Antonio Rosales (about 90

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meters away); José María Chávez (about 90 meters away); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 90 meters away); Coronel Gregorio Méndez (about 180 meters away); José Eduardo de Cárdenas (about 180 meters away); House of Venustiano Carranza (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015

2. Hermenegildo Galeana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.