Distrito Histórico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America

Birthplace of Antonio José de Irisarri

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

1. Birthplace of Antonio José de Irisarri Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa nacio
el 7 de febrero de 1786
Don Antonio Jose de Irisarri
Polígrafo, diplomático, poeta y
periodista, Procer en la
epopeya de la libertad de America
10 de junio de 1968
INGUAT

English translation:
In this house was born on February 7, 1786
Antonio José de Irisarri
Polygraph, diplomat, poet and journalist
Notable in the epic of the liberty of America
June 10, 1968
Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT)

Erected 1968 by Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT).

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1786.

Location. 14° 38.236′ N, 90° 30.786′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histórico. It is on 7a Avenida just north of 12a Calle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Former Postal Service (here, next to this marker); Ibargüen House (a few steps from this marker); Herrera Luna House (within shouting distance of this marker); Julio and Enrique de la Riva (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pavón House (about 240 meters away); Students Massacred on April 12, 1962 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dolores Bedoya de Molina (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Doctor Adolfo Mijangos López (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.

Regarding Birthplace of Antonio José de Irisarri. The marker uses the word 'polygraph' in the sense of a prolific or versatile author.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

2. Birthplace of Antonio José de Irisarri Marker

The marker can be seen to the far right mounted to what is now the Centro Cultural Municipal (Municipal Cultural Center) for the Municipality of Guatemala. The marker on the left of the building is a Lions Club International marker. Further south is the Post Office Building.

An additional marker on the Centro Cultural Municipal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

3. An additional marker on the Centro Cultural Municipal

This marker was placed by Lions Club International in September 1971 as a tribute to the Guatemalan Post Office.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.