🔍 The General: Statue of José María Morelos y Pavón (1984) 🏛️
📍 Seen in Explanada de los Héroes, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 🇲🇽
💬 General José María Morelos y Pavón is considered a national hero by Mexicans. He is one of the most emblematic figures in Mexican history. In fact, he is considered a key figure in the country’s revolution. Having been ordained a priest and later a general, José María Morelos met a tragic end; he was executed for heresy.
Photo Location:
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Year Inaugurated:
1984
Dimensions:
Height: ≈ 4.6 – 5.4 m
Artistic Style:
Academic Realism with Nationalist Monumentalism (with Neoclassical influence)
Cost of Construction:
$350,000 USD (approximately based on exchange rate from 1904)
Coordinates:
25°40’17.3″N 100°18’34.9″W
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