Colonia Cuauhtémoc in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Hermenegildo Galeana
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
1. Hermenegildo Galeana Marker
Insurgente
Nacio en Tecpan
hoy edo. de Guerrero
en 1762
Dedicado a labores
campesinas
Uniose a Morelos
luchando con valor
por la libertad
Murio en campaña
en el año de 1814
Independence fighter
Born in Tecpán, today the state of Guerrero, in 1762.
He was working as a farmer when he joined Morelos to fight for liberty.
He died during the campaign in 1814.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 19° 25.781′ N, 99° 9.731′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Cuauhtémoc. It is on Paseo la Reforma 120, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leonardo Bravo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramón Carmona (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Antonio Rosales
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
2. Hermenegildo Galeana Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,469 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
