Gazcue in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Hugo Estrella Guzmán

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 11, 2018

1. Hugo Estrella Guzmán Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hugo Estrella Guzmán
Educador y escritor nacido en La Vega en 1942. Se graduó en Letras. Ha sido director y docente en escuelas y universidades, como el Seminario Santo Cura de Ars, UCATECI, la Universidad Fernando Arturo de Meriño y el Colegio Eugenio María de Hostos, este último creado hace 40 Años. El Concejo Municipal del Ayuntamiento de La Vega, la Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, UCATECI, la UASD y el Ministerio de Educación le han reconocido por sus aportes a las letras y a la educación dominicana. Ha publicada varias obras sobre las temáticas de la educación, la historia y los valores de la cultura popular, entre las que se destacan, en coautoría, “Interrogantes del Carnaval Vegano: Tres Versiones” y “Cien maestros veganos”, esta última con varios volúmenes.

English translation:
Hugo Estrella Guzmán
Educator and writer born in La Vega in 1942. He graduated in Literature. He has been director and teacher in many schools and universities, such as the Santo Cura de Ars Seminary, UCATECI, the Fernando Arturo de Meriño University and the Eugenio

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 11, 2018

2. Hugo Estrella Guzmán Marker

The marker can be seen here to the right of the Dominican History and Geography Museum (currently closed).

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María de Hostos School, the latter created 40 years ago. The Municipal Council of the City Council of La Vega, the National University Pedro Henríquez Ureña, UCATECI, the UASD and the Ministry of Education have recognized him for his contributions to Dominican literature and education. He has published several works on the themes of education, history and the values of popular culture, among which stand out, in co-authorship, "Interrogating the Vegan Carnival: Three Versions" and "One hundred vegan masters", the latter with several volumes.

Erected 2017 by 20a Feria Internacional del Libro, Santo Domingo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 18° 28.338′ N, 69° 54.559′ W. Marker is in Gazcue, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is on Avenida Pedro Henríquez Ureña just east of Calle Máximo Cabral, on the right when traveling east. The marker is just north of the currently closed Dominican History and Geography Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gazcue, Distrito Nacional 10205, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Myrna Guerrero (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Jack (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Enriquillo (about 120 meters away); Sabrina Román

A nearby statue of Martí image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 11, 2018

3. A nearby statue of Martí

This unique statue of Martí is just north of the Dominican Museum of History and Geography. Its inscription reads: J.L. Sicre, La Habana, 1941.

(about 120 meters away); Friar Bartolomé de las Casas (about 120 meters away); Juan Pablo Duarte (about 120 meters away); Sebastián Lemba (about 150 meters away); Bartolo García Molina (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gazcue.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.