Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Francisco Cervantes de Salazar
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
1. Francisco Cervantes de Salazar Marker
Ciudad de México
In this place was the house of the first historian of Mexico City, Francisco Cervantes de Salazar. 1554.
Mexico City
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1554.
Location. 19° 25.992′ N, 99° 7.637′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Emiliano Zapata just west of De la Santísima, on the right when traveling west. Emiliano Zapata is pedestrian-only on this block. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple of the Holy Trinity (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital Amor de Dios (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Íñigo Noriega (about 180 meters away); José María de Agreda y Sánchez
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Regarding Francisco Cervantes de Salazar. The most famous book by Francisco Cervantes de Salazar is Crónica de la Nueva España (Chronicle of New Spain), which was begun around 1554. Interestingly, many of the conquistadors that still inhabited Mexico City helped raise funds for his writing as they hoped to get more credit for conquering Mexico than they had received in earlier works by other authors. (See Handbook of Middle American Indians, Volume 13: Guide to Ethnohistorical Sources, Part Two, Howard F. Cline, John B. Glass, 1974)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
2. Francisco Cervantes de Salazar Marker
The marker is on the left side of the building, to the left of the nearest red awning.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
