Binondo in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
William J. Burke
(1873-1946)
Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, August 1, 2008
1. William J. Burke Marker
Inscription.
William J. Burke. Cardiologist, Philanthropist. Born February 17,1873, San Miguel, Manila. Obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Dublin, Ireland. Returned to practice his profession in Manila, 1900. Introduced and installed the first Electrocardiograph in the Philippines. Recipient of several Pontifical Orders for his Philanthropic Endeavors from various hospitals, convents, and religious orders in the country. Died July 23,1946. In his honor the city council of Manila enacted Ordinance No.7779. January 7,1993. Signed by Mayor Alfredo S. Lim. The said ordinance renaming David Street to William J. Burke, February 1,1993.
Cardiologist, Philanthropist. Born February 17,1873, San Miguel, Manila. Obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Dublin, Ireland. Returned to practice his profession in Manila, 1900. Introduced and installed the first Electrocardiograph in the Philippines. Recipient of several Pontifical Orders for his Philanthropic Endeavors from various hospitals, convents, and religious orders in the country. Died July 23,1946. In his honor the city council of Manila enacted Ordinance No.7779. January 7,1993. Signed by Mayor Alfredo S. Lim. The said ordinance renaming David Street to William J. Burke, February 1,1993.
Location. 14° 35.909′ N, 120° 58.748′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Binondo. Marker is at the intersection of Escolta Street and Burke Street on Escolta Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 381 Escolta Street, Manila, Metro Manila 1008, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,830 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
