Colonia Juárez in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
José María Chávez
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. José María Chávez Marker
Defensor de la Republica
Nacio en 1812
en Aguascalientes;
Goberno con acierto
en su estado natal,
abrio centros de
cultura popular.
Murio defendiendo a
su patria contra
extranjeros invasores
en el año de 1864.
Defender of the Republic
He was born in 1812 in Aguascalientes. He governed his home state with skill, opening centers of popular culture. He died defending the nation against foreign invaders in 1864.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 19° 25.792′ N, 99° 9.677′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Juárez. It is on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Paseo de la Reforma, 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: Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (within shouting distance of this marker); Coronel Gregorio Méndez (about 90 meters
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Regarding José María Chávez. José María Chávez organized a local militia and fought against the French invasion. He was captured by the French and executed near Hacienda Mal Paso, Zacatecas on April 5, 1864.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. José María Chávez Marker
The marker on the reverse of the statue uses the older word "tino" instead of the "acierto" used on the front marker, both to describe "skill."
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. José María Chávez Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
4. José María Chávez statue
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
