Cortes in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Juan Prim y Prats
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
1. Juan Prim y Prats Marker
antigua Calle del Turco
se produjo el 27 XII 1870 el atentado
que acabaria con la vida del General
D. Juan Prim y Prats
(Reus 1814 Madrid 1870)
Hιroe Militar Insigne Estadista y Presidente del Gobierno
(1869-1870)
"No olvide la sangre derramada por nuestras discordias politicas" (D. Juan Prim 11.XI.1862)
On December 27, 1870, at this location (formerly Turk Street) the attack took place that would end the life of the distinguished military hero, statesman, and president of the government(1869-1870), Juan Prim y Prats (Reus 1814 Madrid 1870).
"Never forget the blood that was spilled by our political discord." (Juan Prim, November 11, 1862)
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1870.
Location. 40° 25.113′ N, 3° 41.741′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Cortes. It is at the intersection of Calle del Marquιs de Cubas and
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Teatro Apolo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Banco Bilbao Vizcaya (about 90 meters away); Fιlix Lope de Vega (about 90 meters away); Santiago Bonavia (about 120 meters away); Jaime Marquet (about 120 meters away); Palacio de Buenavista (about 150 meters away); Francisco Asenjo Barbieri (about 180 meters away); Casa de las Siete Chimeneas / House of the Seven Chimneys (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Juan Prim (Wikipedia).
"Juan Prim y Prats, 1st Count of Reus, 1st Marquis of los Castillejos, 1st Viscount of Bruch ( 6 December 1814 30 December 1870) was a Spanish general and statesman who was briefly Prime Minister of Spain until his assassination."(Submitted on May 7, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
2. Juan Prim y Prats Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2022
3. Juan Prim y Prats Marker - wider view
By Pierre Mιjanel (via Wikipedia), 1886
4. Assassination of Juan Prim
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
