Colonia Cuauhtémoc in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos
Martir de la Independencia
Nacio en 1760
en Aguascalientes
Sindico del Ayuntamiento
de Mexico en 1808
Proclamo la soberania
popular fue protomartir
de la
Independencia Nacional
Murio in 1808
Martyr for Independence
Born in 1760 in Aguascalientes, became the principal administrator of the City Hall of Mexico City in 1808. Proclaimed the concept of popular sovereignty and is considered one of the first martyrs to Mexican independence with his death in 1808.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 19° 25.807′ N, 99° 9.683′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Cuauhtémoc. Marker is on Paseo de la Reforma close to Rio Neva, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06500, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. José María Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); José Eduardo de Cárdenas (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Coronel Gregorio Méndez (about 90 meters away); Hermenegildo Galeana (about 90 meters away); Leonardo Bravo (about 90 meters away); Ramón Carmona (about 180 meters away); General Antonio Rosales (about 180 meters away); House of Venustiano Carranza (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.