Colonia Juárez in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
General Mariano Jiménez
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. General Mariano Jiménez Marker
General Insurgente
Nacio en San Luis Potosi
en el año de 1780
Estudio en Mexico para
Ingeniero de Minas
Se unio a Hidalgo
peleando por la Independencia
Murio fusilado
en Chihuahua
en el año de 1811
General in the Independence Movement
Born in San Luis Potosi in 1780. He studied in Mexico City to become a mining engineer. He joined Hidalgo fighting for Independence. He was executed in Chihuahua in 1811.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 19° 25.954′ N, 99° 9.37′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Juárez. It is on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1065 Paseo de la Reforma, Ciudad de México 06030, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ponciano Arriaga (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel López Cotilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Donato Guerra (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos María de Bustamonte (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Antonio León (about 90 meters away); Guadalupe Victoria (about 150 meters away); Francisco Zarco (about 150 meters away); Plutarco González (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Eduardo Orrin (was about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. General Mariano Jiménez Marker
This marker on the statue's reverse has text nearly identical to the front marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. General Mariano Jiménez Marker
This view is towards the west along Paseo de la Reforma.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
4. General Mariano Jiménez
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
