Colonia Juárez in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Leandro Valle
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
1. Leandro Valle Marker
Nacio en Mexico
en 1833
Alumno del Colegio
Militar de
Chapultepec
Lucho hasta morir
sacrificado
en favor de las leyes
de Reforma
en el Monte de las
Cruces en 1861
Defender of the Reform
Born in Mexico City in 1833.
Cadet of the Military College at Chapultepec.
Fought to the death, sacrificed for the good of the Reform Laws at Monte de las Cruces in 1861.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 19° 26.099′ N, 99° 9.028′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Juárez. It is on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Paseo de la Reforma, 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: Ignacio Ramírez (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada (within shouting distance of this
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Dr. José Luis Mora (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Leandro Valle. Leandro Valle was one of Benito Juárez's youngest and most capable generals during the Reform War. He was captured and shot by a firing squad at Monte de Las Cruces, Distrito Federal on June 23, 1861 by the forces of Conservative General Leonardo Márquez.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
2. Leandro Valle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
