Juan de la Luz Enríquez
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General Juan de la Luz Enríquez Lara was a Mexican politician. He served as Governor of Veracruz from 1884, until his death in 1892.
Juan de la Luz Enríquez
Xalapa
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Xalapa or Jalapa, officially Xalapa-Enríquez, is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the name of the surrounding municipality. In 2020 census the city reported a population of 443,06
Clockwise, from upper left: Pico de Orizaba, General Juan de la Luz Enríquez Lara tomb, Xalapa Cathedral, Centro Mayor Tower, panoramic view from the Macuiltepetl's Mountain, Olmec colossal head from the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology, Araucaria sculpture.
The Palace of Government of Veracruz (Governor's Office)
Charles IV of Spain officially elevated the status of Xalapa to villa on 18 December 1791.
Battle of Cerro Gordo (1847)