Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Epigmenio González
(1778-1858)
Egregio insurgente queretano que pago las consecuencias de su amor a Mexico y a la libertad sufriendo las peores vejaciones en las cárceles de las islas Filipinas por casi tres decadas
H. Ayuntamiento 1988-1991
(1778-1858)
Extraordinary revolutionary from Querétaro who paid the consequences for his love of Mexico and freedom, suffering the worst humiliations in the jails of the Philippines for almost three decades
Honorable Town Hall 1988-1991
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro 1988-1991.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 20° 35.572′ N, 100° 22.815′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Calle Ejército Republicano and Calle de la Estrella. The marker and statue are on the grounds of the Cemetery of the Illustrious of Querétaro (Panteón de los Queretanos Ilustres). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76020, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ignacio Pérez (here, next to this marker); Pantheon and Site of Honor for Illustrious Persons of Querétaro (a few steps from this marker); Ignacio Mariano de las Casas (within shouting distance of this marker); Octavio S. Mondragón Guerra (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Truchuelo Ruíz (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernesto Perusquía Layseca (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Nepomuceno Frías Fernández (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos Ramírez Llaca (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Regarding Epigmenio González. Epigmenio González was a merchant in the city of Querétaro. He participated actively in the literary gatherings organized in the house of the corregidor Miguel Domínguez, which were some of the first secret meetings where Mexican independence was plotted. The main members were the wife of the corregidor Josefa Ortiz, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Juan Aldama, Ignacio Aldama and Ignacio Allende. The brothers González (Epigmenio and Emeterio) sympathized and cooperated with the insurgent cause by making and storing cartridges in their home. However, on September 13, 1810, they were denounced by Francisco Buera before the priest Rafael de León. As a result, both were apprehended and transferred to jail in Mexico City. Epigmenio, despite his confinement, continued to participate in the independence movement, in the same city of Mexico. After they were discovered again, he and his brother were ordered to reveal the details of the conspiracy but they kept silent and rejected a pardon. Emeterio was executed and Epigmenio was sent to prison first in Acapulco and then exiled to Manila, Phillipines.
In 1821, when the Independence of Mexico was consummated, he remained in the Philippines, since it was still a part of Spain. It wasn't until 1836, two years after the signing of the Treaty of Mexico with Spain, when Epigmenio was finally able to return to his homeland. He obtained from the Philippine authorities a passage to Spain, and there, after much effort, a merchant took pity on him and lent him money to return to Mexico.
In 1839, the then President Nicolás Bravo appointed him to a position in the mint of Guadalajara. Fortunately a journalist met him and Epigmenio was finally able to tell his story to the newspaper "La Revolución" in 1855. He died on July 19, 1858, at the age of 80. On September 13, 1989, his alleged remains were transferred to the Cemetery of the Illustrious of Querétaro.
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