Guatemala City in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Bernal Diaz de Castillo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2016
1. Bernal Diaz de Castillo Marker
El marcador está hecho de tres paneles
“Cronista – Soldado”
Don Bernal Diaz del Castillo
En el IV centenario de haber concluido su inmortal libro
“Historia Verdadera de la Conquista de la Nueva España”
1568 – 1968
Texto de la placa que cubría la tumba de Bernal Diaz del Castillo en Antigua:
“Se halló en 119 batallas en la Conquista de la Nueva España, Guatemala y sus provincias, y Yucatán, como uno de los principales Conquistadores de ellas, fue de los Regidores de la Muy Noble y Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala y escribió una historia ilustremente adornada con las luces de sus hechos y verdaderos sucesos de su tiempo, dándole a conocer con ello en los dos hemisferios de ambos soles. Acabó de morir en edad de muchos años y comenzó a vivir sin límites y sin medida.”
Nació en España en 1490. Murió en Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala en Enero de 1584.
Regidor Perpetuo de esta Ciudad y uno de los más principales vecinos dellas.
"no tengo otra riqueza que dexar
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“Oh que cosa tan trabajosa es ir a descubrir tierras y de la manera que nosotros nos aventuramos.”
“Murió el Moctezuma y fué tan llorado como si fuese nuestro padre.”
English translation:
"Historian - Soldier"
Bernal Diaz del Castillo
On the fourth century of the writing of his immortal book
"The True History of the Conquest of New Spain"
1568 - 1968
The text of the plaque that covered the tomb of Bernal Diaz del Castillo in Antigua read:
"He fought in 119 battles in the Conquest of New Spain, Guatemala and its provinces, and Yucatán, as one of the principal Conquistadores. He was one of the Regents of the Very Noble and Loyal City of Santiago of the Knights of Guatemala and wrote an illustrious history adorned with his own acts and true events of his time, known throughout the world. He died at an advanced age and began to live without limits and without measure. "
Born in Spain in 1490, he died in Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala in January 1584.
Perpetual Regent of this City and one of its most important neighbors.
"I don't have any other riches to leave to my children and descendants except
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2016
2. Bernal Diaz de Castillo Marker
"Oh what a laborious thing it is to go out and discover lands and the way we find adventure."
"Moctezuma died and was mourned as if he were our father."
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1584.
Location. 14° 36.07′ N, 90° 31.153′ W. Marker is in Guatemala City, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). Memorial is at the intersection of 12a Calle and 7a Avenida, on the right on 12a Calle. The marker and monument is on the southeast portion of the Plaza España traffic circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guatemala City, Guatemala 01009, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fire at the Spanish Embassy in Guatemala (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Memorial to United States Officials in Guatemala (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Ramiro Samayoa Martínez (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Mario Dary Rivera (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Ceiba, Guatemala's National Tree (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); La Reforma Avenue (approx. one kilometer away); Simón Bolívar (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guatemala City.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2016
3. Bernal Diaz de Castillo Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2016
4. Bernal Diaz de Castillo Marker
The bust of the monument is by Guatemalan sculptor Rodolfo Galeotti.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2016
5. Bernal Diaz de Castillo Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2016
6. The Fountain of Carlos III in Plaza España
Across from the marker in the center of the traffic circle is the Fountain of Carlos III. It was dedicated in November 1789 and was originally located on the central plaza of Guatemala City in Zone 1. It was moved here after being dismantled in 1895.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 21, 2015
7. Bust of Bernal Diaz de Castillo
This plaster bust by Galeotti Torres was at an exposition at the Cerro Santo Domingo in Antigua Guatemala in December, 2014.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on August 18, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
