Castries, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Jean Baptiste Bideau
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 20, 2018
1. Jean Baptiste Bideau Marker
The marker and bust are in a small park in downtown Castries which is kept locked, so a closer photo of the marker was not possible. Note the remains of decorations left at his monument on the anniversary of his death on April 7.
c. 1770-1817
Born at Desruisseaux in Saint Lucia
A sea captain who dedicated his life to freedom and heroically saved the life of
Simon Bolivar
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1817.
Location. 14° 0.639′ N, 60° 59.396′ W. Memorial is in Castries. It is on Laborie Street just north of Micoud Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Castries LC04 301, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Simon Bolivar (a few steps from this marker); Sir John George Melvin Compton (within shouting distance of this marker); Derek Walcott Square (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hon. Derek Alton Walcott (about 210 meters away); Sir William Arthur Lewis (about 210 meters away); World Wars Memorial (about 240 meters away); Holy Trinity Anglican Church Foundation Stone (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Free French World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castries.
Regarding Jean Baptiste Bideau. Jean Baptiste Bideau was born on the island of Saint Lucia around 1770, and
this page online
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 20, 2018
2. Jean Baptiste Bideau Marker
The Bideau bust and marker are to the right. To the left is the bust and marker of Simσn Bolνvar.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 217 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
