Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
General José María Arteaga Magallanes
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015
1. General José María Arteaga Magallanes Marker
1828-1865
Nacio en la Cd. de Mexico. Eminente militar y político que destaco por su integridad moral, como un alto exponente del liberalismo mexicano en el siglo XIX, como defensor de la soberanía nacional en la intervención francesa.
Goberno nuestra entidad en periodos azarosos para la nación, el Gral. Imperialista D. Ramon Mendez lo tomo prisionero y ordeno su fusilamiento en Uruapan, Mich.
Como homenaje a su memoria, nuestro estado de denomina Querétaro de Arteaga.
Ayuntamiento de Querétaro
1988-1991
English translation:
General José María Arteaga Magallanes
1828-1865
Born in Mexico City. An eminent military man and politician noted for his moral integrity, as a perfect example of Mexican liberalism in the nineteenth century, and as a defender of national sovereignty during the French intervention.
He governed our state during difficult times for the nation. The imperialist General Ramón Méndez took him prisoner and ordered his execution in Uruapan, Michoacán.
As a tribute to his memory, our state is called Querétaro de Arteaga.
City of Querétaro
1988-1991
Erected 1988 by Ayuntamiento de Querétaro.
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Location. 20° 35.304′ N, 100° 23.783′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker can be reached from José María Arteaga. The marker and statue are in the Plaza Mariano de las Casas. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal College and Convent of Santa Rosa de Viterbo (a few steps from this marker); Church of Santa Rosa de Viterbo (a few steps from this marker); Ezequiel Montes Ledesma (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of the Holy Spirit (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Main Water Canal (about 90 meters away); Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo (about 90 meters away); Water Storage Tank and Wash Basins (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Main Water Canal (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015
2. General José María Arteaga Magallanes Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
