Colonia Tabacalera in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Juan Zuazua

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

1. Juan Zuazua Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Juan Zuazua
Defensor de la Reforma

Nacio en Lampazos
N. L. en 1821
Combatio contra la
invasion
norte americana en
1846-1847
Fue defensor de la
causa Liberal en la
Guerra de la Reforma
Murio en 1860

English translation:
Juan Zuazua
Defender of the Reforms
Born in Lampazos, Nuevo León in 1821. Fought against the invasion of the United States in 1846-1847. Defended the Liberal cause in the Reform War. Died in 1860.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 19° 26.012′ N, 99° 9.248′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Tabacalera. It is on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1075 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, 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: Fr. Servando Teresa de Mier (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesús Garcia Morales (about

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90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Ignacio Pesqueira (about 90 meters away); Carlos María de Bustamonte (about 150 meters away); Antonio León (about 150 meters away); Nicolás García de San Vicente (about 180 meters away); Julián Villagrán (about 180 meters away); General Mariano Jiménez (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Juan Zuazua statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

2. Juan Zuazua statue and Marker

This view of the statue of Zuazua is towards the west along Paseo de la Reforma. The Monument to Christopher Columbus can be seen in the distance.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

3. Juan Zuazua

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.