Acambay, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
1. Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda Marker
5 de diciembre de 1898 – 1 de octubre de 1992
Médico investigador, académico y político acambayense; colaboró con el doctor Hans Zinsser en la Universidad de Harvard para elaborar la vacuna contra el tifus. En 1938 la perfeccionó conociendosé como la Vacuna Antitífica Castañeda y fue utilizada durante el desarrollo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Acambay, México el 19 de Noviembre del 2012
Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
December 5, 1898 - October 1, 1992
Medical researcher, academic and politician from Acambay. He collaborated with Dr. Hans Zinsser at Harvard University to develop the typhus vaccine. In 1938 he perfected the Castañeda Anti-typhus Vaccine. It was used extensively during World War II.
Acambay, Mexico on November 19, 2012
Erected 2012 by Ayuntamiento Constitucional de Acambay, 2009-2012.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1992.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Otomíes of Acambay (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Foundation of the "Acambayense League" (approx. 2 kilometers away); Parish and Ex Convent of San Miguel Arcángel (approx. 2 kilometers away); Parish Church of San Miguel Arcángel (approx. 2 kilometers away); Mexican Independence, Revolution and Acambay Earthquake (approx. 2 kilometers away); Execution of Lindoro Cajiga (approx. 2 kilometers away); The 1921 Acambay Earthquake (approx. 2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acambay.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
2. Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda Marker
The marker is attached to the base of this statue of Dr. Ruiz Castañeda at the entrance to the town of Acambay.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2019
3. Statue of Dr. Maximiliano Ruiz Castañeda
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
