Colonia Juárez in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
General Pedro J. Méndez
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. General Pedro J. Méndez Marker
This marker is on the reverse of the statue. Like most of the statues on the Paseo de la Reforma, there are two markers on the statue. The marker on the front is probably newer, based on its appearance, but it has the exact same text.
General Republicano
Nació en Tamaulipas
en el año de 1836
Lucho con valor
contra extranjeros
intervencionistas
Murió peleando
por la Republica
en el año d 1866
Republican General. Born in Tamaulipas in 1836. Fought with valor against foreign interventions. He died fighting for the Republic in 1866.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 19° 25.693′ N, 99° 9.923′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Juárez. It is on Paseo de la Reforma just west of Calle Rio Sena, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06500, 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: Juan José de la Garza (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Antonio de la Fuente (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Ramos Arizpe (about 90 meters away);
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Regarding General Pedro J. Méndez. General Pedro J. Méndez was a Liberal, supporting Benito Juárez in the struggle against the French invasion of Mexico. He died fighting on January 23, 1866 in Tantoyuquita, Tamaulipas while his troops attacked a French convoy. He was 29 years old.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. General Pedro J. Méndez statue and marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. General Pedro J. Méndez Marker
This view is of the reverse of the statue, with a view generally towards the southwest.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
4. General Pedro J. Méndez
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
