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One of several bronze statues on Puebla de Zaragoza Cinco de Mayo, Hugo Leitch Meyer.

 

The sculpture honours historian Hugo Leicht Meyer (1881-1952)

 

Meyer was a German scientist living in Puebla, a polyglot and literary figure, during his time in Puebla he dedicated himself to writing the only historical work on the city, "The Streets of Puebla," a reference book that chronicles the history of most of the houses in Puebla's Historic Centre.

 

26 December, 2024 thieves removed the book Meyer was holding in his left hand.

 

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Uploaded on April 30, 2025
Taken on February 24, 2025