Illustrious Figures of Aguascalientes
Saturnino Herrán
Saturnino Efrén de Jesús Herrán Guinchard, a renowned painter, is considered one of the forerunners of muralism in Mexico.
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Jesús F. Contreras
He studied artistic foundry work in Paris, represented Mexico at the Universal Exposition of 1888 and 1900, was a drawing teacher at the National School of Bellas Artes and created the Mexican Artistic Foundry.
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Anita Brenner
Renowned journalist and author. Her most popular works are "Idols Behind the Altars" and "The Wind That Swept Mexico".
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Refugio Reyes
A self-taught architect and talented artist, he left a profound mark on the city, significantly influencing the urban landscape of the capital during the first half of the 20th century.
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Dolores Jiménez y Muro
A worthy representative of the efforts of Mexican women in support of social movements in Mexico, close to the Zapatista cause, she was a revolutionary woman.
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José Guadalupe Posada
A celebrated illustrator of genre scenes and political commentary, he is the creator of the iconic skeleton figure "La Catrina."
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Gabriel Fernandez Ledesma
A prominent graphic artist and member of the post-revolutionary nationalist movement, he sought to exalt the new values of "Mexicanidad" (Mexican identity).
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Enrique Fernandez Ledesma
Prominent poet and writer from Zacatecas, friend of figures such as Saturnino Herrán, Manuel M. Ponce and Ramón López Velarde.
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Dolores Castro
Dear poet, narrator, essayist, teacher, cultural promoter and literary critic.
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Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Filmmaker and producer, his works offer a personal perspective on provincial Mexico. A national pioneer of LGBT+ cinema.
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Alfonso Esparza Oteo
Musician and Composer. He was a student of Manuel M. Ponce, and composed around 150 melodies extolling Mexican popular music.
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Antonio Acevedo Escobedo
Writer, journalist, and chronicler. He was head of the literature department of the INBA (National Institute of Fine Arts) and a member of the Mexican Academy of Language.
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Federico Méndez Tejeda
Musician and composer, his works have been performed by great artists such as Vicente Fernández.
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Alberto J. Pani
Prominent politician. Ambassador of Mexico to France and Spain.
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Alejandro Topete del Valle
Prominent historian, chronicler and academic in Aguascalientes.
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Alejandro Vázquez del Mercado
Distinguished jurist, politician and former governor of Aguascalientes.
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Candelario Rivas
Renowned muralist painter.
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Eduardo J. Correa
Mexican lawyer, writer, editor, journalist, and politician.
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Ezequiel A. Chávez
Renowned lawyer, philosopher, teacher, legislator and tireless reformer.
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Francisco Díaz de León
Graphic artist, editorial designer, engraver and educator.
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Jesús Terán Peredo
Liberal politician, diplomat and Mexican educator, a key figure in the defense of national sovereignty during the French Intervention.
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José María Bocanegra
Lawyer, politician, economist, writer and historian who, over time, has headed the three branches of the Union: Executive, Legislative and Judicial.
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José María Chávez Alonso
Printer, craftsman, educator, typographer, liberal and martyr of the Free and Sovereign State of Aguascalientes.
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Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar
Considered the father of Mexican musical nationalism and one of the most influential Latin American composers of the 20th century.
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Ramón López Velarde
Lawyer, journalist, public servant and poet.