Zona Centro in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Nemesio Diez Riega
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016
1. Nemesio Diez Riega Marker
al mundo de los negocios
Don Nemesio Diez Riega
uno de los empresarios mแs
talentosos de este paํs
de nacimiento espa๑ol
y sanmiguelense de coraz๓n"
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
Marzo 6 de 2009
English translation:
"In this city was born to the world of business
Nemesio Diez Riega
one of the most talented businessmen of this country
Born in Spain but his heart is here in San Miguel"
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
March 6, 2009
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 2009.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 20° 54.636′ N, 100° 44.784′ W. Marker was in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. It was in Zona Centro. It was on Calle Ancha de San Antonio just south of Calle Nemesio Diez, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and in the Bajํo. Globally, it was in North America, on the Ring of Fire,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Marํa Josefa Lina de la Canal y Hervas (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Manor House of the de la Canal Family (Allende Institute) (about 150 meters away); Allende Fountain (about 240 meters away); General Pablo Yแ๑ez (about 240 meters away); Villa Zacateros (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Armory of the Insurgents (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The House of Luis Malo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); House of Juan Umarแn (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.
Regarding Nemesio Diez Riega. Nemesio Diez Riega was born in Spain in 1909 and came to Mexico in 1923 at the age of 14. He worked in San Miguel de Allende, first taking care of cattle and eventually working in the Fidel Dobarganes Company, selling and buying grains. He soon moved to the city of Toluca and eventually made his big break by becoming involved in the Modelo Group, which
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016
2. Nemesio Diez Riega Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2017
3. The Nemesio Diez Riega monument and marker have been removed.
It is possible that the monument will be replaced after remodeling work is done in the area.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2017
4. An additional Nemesio Diez Riega Marker and statue
This statue and marker dedicated to Nemesio Diez Riega from December 3, 2016 is at the opposite (east) end of Calle Nemesio Diaz, where it intersects Calle Aldama (20.909135, -100.744037). Its marker text is very similar to the original marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 5, 2017
5. The additional Nemesio Diez Riega marker dedicated on December 3, 2016.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,713 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on June 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
