Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Vicente Suárez, Child Hero of Mexico
Vicente Suárez, Niño Héroe
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 9, 2013
1. Vicente Suárez, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
En este lugar murio la mañana
del 13 de Septiembre de 1847, en
defensa de la patria contra la
invasión norteamericana el
cadete del Colegio Militar
Vicente Suarez
Homenaje de la Asociacion
del Heroico Colegio Militar fundada
en 1871
México, D.F. a 13 de Septiembre de 1970
In this place during the morning of September 13, 1847, while in defense of the homeland against the North American invasion, died the cadet of the Military College
Vicente Suarez
Tribute from the Military College Association founded in 1871
México City, Septembre 13, 1970
Erected 1970 by La Asociación del Heróico Colegio Militar.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1847.
Location. 19° 25.232′ N, 99° 10.861′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. In the Bosque de Chapultepec (Chapultepec
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Heroic Cadets (here, next to this marker); Sounds in the Distance (a few steps from this marker); The Castle Garden (a few steps from this marker); National Astronomical Observatory of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Escutia, Child Hero of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapultepec Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); From the Peak (within shouting distance of this marker); Springs and Aqueducts (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Vicente Suárez, Child Hero of Mexico. Vicente Suarez Ferrer was one of many cadets studying at the Colegio Militar (Military College) on Chapultepec Castle when the United States attacked it on September 13, 1847. Together with five other cadets, they are known today as the Niños Héroes (Child Heroes). It is common to see, even today, schools and government buildings in Mexico that carry their names. Vicente died in the initial attack on the Castle as he was posted on sentinel duty. He was 14 years old.
Additional keywords. Chapultepec
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 9, 2013
2. Vicente Suárez, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 17, 2019
3. Vicente Suárez, Child Hero of Mexico Marker
4. Los Niños Héroes
An example of a poster of the Child Heroes, commonly seen at public schools in Mexico. Vicente Suárez is at the bottom of the image.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on August 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on September 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
