Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
Birth House of Delio Moreno Cantón
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2017
1. Birth House of Delio Moreno Cantón Marker
Casa Donde Nació Delio Moreno Cantón
La casa en la que nació don Delio Moreno Cantón es una de las casas con mayor historia en la Sultana del Oriente; fue morada de don Roque Rosado, procurador de la villa en 1810, perteneció en 1835 a don Pedro Sainz de Baranda, impulsor de la industria textil, quien ofreció hospedaje a John L. Stephens, explorador y autor del libro “Viajes a Yucatán”.
Otro propietario de esta casa fue el general Francisco Cantón Rosado, ex gobernador de Yucatán y motivo por el que nació en ella su sobrino don Delio Moreno Cantón el 11 de marzo de 1863, quien fuera un “magnate” del pensamiento y la palabra; abogado, notario público, escritor, poeta, periodista, dramaturgo, novelista y político.
English:
Birth House of Delio Moreno Canton
Delio Moreno Canton’s birth house is one of the most storied houses in the Sultaness of the East. Inhabited by Don Roque Rosado, city attorney in 1810, it belonged in 1835 to Don Pedro Sainz de Baranda, promoter of the textile industry, who hosted John L. Stephens, explorer and author of the book “Incidents of Travel in Yucatan”
Another owner of the house was General Francisco Canton Rosado, former Governor of Yucatan, being this the reason for the birth in this house of Don Delio Moreno Canton
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1863.
Location. 20° 41.501′ N, 88° 12.149′ W. Marker is in Valladolid, Yucatán. Marker is on Calle 42 just south of Calle 37, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 193 Calle 42, Valladolid YU 97780, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Catholic Parsonage of Valladolid (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Regional Artisans' Center “Zací” (about 120 meters away); House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado (about 120 meters away); Francisco Cantón Rosado Park (about 120 meters away); The Valladolid Artisans' Market (about 150 meters away); First Steam-Powered Textile Mill (about 180 meters away); Church of San Servacio (about 240 meters away); Park of the Neighborhood of the Candelaria (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valladolid.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2017
2. An earlier, additional Delio Moreno Cantón Marker
This larger marker is just above the featured marker. It reads:
En esta casa nacio
el 11 de marzo de 1863,
el Lic Delio Moreno Canton
en Mexico D.F. enero 2 de 1916.
Excelso poeta, ciudadano ilustre,
gloria de Mexico,
honra de Yucatan,
orgullo de Valladolid
el pueblo vallisoletano.
A su noble memoria.
Fecit: J.A. Loria.
English translation:
In this house was born, on March 11, 1863, Delio Moreno Canton. He died in Mexico City on January 2, 1916. An amazing poet, illustrious citizen, glory of Mexico, honor of Yucatán, pride of Valladolid. The people of Valladolid give this to his noble memory. Made by: J.A. Loria.
el 11 de marzo de 1863,
el Lic Delio Moreno Canton
en Mexico D.F. enero 2 de 1916.
Excelso poeta, ciudadano ilustre,
gloria de Mexico,
honra de Yucatan,
orgullo de Valladolid
el pueblo vallisoletano.
A su noble memoria.
Fecit: J.A. Loria.
English translation:
In this house was born, on March 11, 1863, Delio Moreno Canton. He died in Mexico City on January 2, 1916. An amazing poet, illustrious citizen, glory of Mexico, honor of Yucatán, pride of Valladolid. The people of Valladolid give this to his noble memory. Made by: J.A. Loria.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2017
3. Birth House of Delio Moreno Cantón Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
