Masaya, Nicaragua — Central America
Gonzalo Rivas Novoa
El gran humorista Gonzalo Rivas Novoa (Ge Erre Ene) gloria legitima de la patria. Nacio en esta casa el 13-5-1906
El Club Rotario de Masaya le tributa este homenaje - marzo de 1960
English translation:
The great humorist Gonzalo Rivas Novoa (known by his initials, GRN) the nation was legitimately honored by him. He was born in this house on May 13, 1906
The Rotary Club of Masaya honors him with this tribute - March 1960
Erected 1960 by Club Rotario de Masaya.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 1906.
Location. 11° 58.585′ N, 86° 5.808′ W. Marker is in Masaya. Marker is on Calle a San Jerónimo, on the right when traveling north. The marker is along a wall almost directly across the street from the Masaya Mayor´s Office. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Masaya Boy's School (within shouting distance of this marker); General Rigoberto Cabezas (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Here Were Shot Four Patriots (about 240 meters away); Heroes of October 17, 1977 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Carlos Ulloa A. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rubén Darío in Granada (approx. 16.4 kilometers away in Granada); Tribute to Nicaraguan Independence Leaders (approx. 16.4 kilometers away in Granada); Casa de los Leones (approx. 16.4 kilometers away in Granada). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Masaya.
Regarding Gonzalo Rivas Novoa. Gonzalo Rivas Novoa was principally known for a series of parodies of the poetry of Rubén Darío, the most famous poet of Nicaragua.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.