Barrio Gótico in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Andreu Nin

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019

1. Andreu Nin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Catalan:)

"Aqui, el 16 de juny de 1937,
els seus companys veiérem per
darrera vega da Andreu Nin (1892-1937),
Secretari Polític del P.O.U.M.,
Lluitador pel Socialisme i la Llibertat,
Víctima de L'Stalinisme.

Els Seus Companys

Barcelona, 16 de juny del 1983"

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(English translation:)

Here on the 16th of June, 1937, Andreu Nin (1892-1937) was seen for the last time by his companions. Nin was the Political Secretary of the Workers' Party of Marxist Unification, a fighter for Socialism and Liberty, and a victim of Stalinism.

Erected 1983 by Els Seus Companys.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Labor Unions • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 41° 23.062′ N, 2° 10.267′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Barrio Gótico. Marker is on Rambla de Canaletes, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rambla de Canaletes, 130, Barcelona, Cataluña 08002, Spain. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roman Sepulchral Way and Vila de Madrid Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rómulo Gallegos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "La Solidaridad" (about 150 meters away); Antoni Tàpies i Puig (about 150 meters away); Portaferrissa - La "Porta Ferriça" / Portaferrissa - The Iron Gate (about 150 meters away); Lluís Millà i Reig (1921-2005) (about 150 meters away); Antoni Campillo i Matheu (about 180 meters away); Scala Dei (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.

Also see . . .
1. Andrés Nin Pérez (Wikipedia). "Andreu Nin Pérez (4 February 1892 – 20 June 1937), was a Spanish communist politician. On June 17, 2013, 76 years after his death, the Parliament of Catalonia officially paid homage to him and his work on politics with special emphasis to his work as the first Justice Minister of Catalonia." (Submitted on October 15, 2019.)

2. Andres Nin (Spartacus International). (Submitted on October 15, 2019.)

Andreu Nin Marker - wide view, looking north on La Rambla image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 18, 2019

2. Andreu Nin Marker - wide view, looking north on La Rambla

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2023

3. Andreu Nin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on January 8, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.