San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)
Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
1. Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo Marker
1830 – 1919
Militar y funcionario público. Destacado Liberal, defendió decididamente la soberanía del estado. En 1863 participó en la Batalla de Puebla. Fue Jefe Político del Departamento de San Cristóbal, Presidente Municipal y Gobernador del estado de 1879 a 1883 siendo su administración de paz y progreso impulsando notables obras materiales y de bienestar social
1830 - 1919
Military and public official. Outstanding Liberal, he decidedly defended the sovereignty of the state. In 1863 he participated in the Battle of Puebla. He was Political Chief of the Department of San Cristóbal, Municipal President and Governor of the state from 1879 to 1883. His administration of peace and progress promoted notable material and social welfare works.
Erected 2010 by Coordinación Ejecutiva del Bicentenario y del Centenario del Gobierno del Estado de Chiapas.
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Location. 16° 44.251′ N, 92° 38.22′ W. Marker is in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Memorial is on Calle General Miguel Utrilla just north of Calle Real de Guadalupe, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Cristóbal de las Casas CHIS 29200, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The House of the Congress of Chiapas (within shouting distance of this marker); María Adelina Flores Morales (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of San Cristóbal de las Casas (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Ciudad Real (about 90 meters away); Hotel Misión Grand (about 150 meters away); The Mazariegos House (about 180 meters away); José Eduardo Flores Ruíz (about 180 meters away); General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Regarding Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo. The Battle of Puebla in 1863 in which Utrilla Trujillo participated was the famous routing of the French invasion forces by the Mexican Army on May 5. It is well known as the Battle of "Cinco de Mayo".
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
2. Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo Marker
The marker is towards the left on the building seen here at the corner of Calles General Miguel Utrilla and Real de Guadalupe.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
3. Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo Marker
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