Palacio in Madrid, Spain

Ana de Mendoza y la Cerda

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022

1. Ana de Mendoza y la Cerda Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Junto a este lugar
estuvieron las casas de
Ana de Mendoza
y la Cerda
Princesa de Éboli
y en ellas fue arrestada
por orden de Felipe II
en 1579

(English translation:)

Next to this place were the quarters of Ana de Mendoza y la Cerda, Princess of Eboli, and in them she was arrested under the orders of Felipe II in 1579.

Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1579.

Location. 40° 24.928′ N, 3° 42.784′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is on Calle de la Almudena, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de la Almudena 2, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Escobedo (within shouting distance of this marker); La Primera Iglesia de Santa Maria / First Church of Santa Maria (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Mariana de Austria

Ana de Mendoza y la Cerda Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022

2. Ana de Mendoza y la Cerda Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Valle-Inclán (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerto o Arco de Santa Maria (within shouting distance of this marker); Puerta de Xagra / Xagra Gate (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carlos Lezcano (about 210 meters away); Diego Velázquez (1599 - 1660) (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . Ana de Mendoza y de Silva, Princess of Éboli (Wikipedia).

"Ana de Mendoza de la Cerda y de Silva Cifuentes, Princess of Eboli, Duchess of Pastrana (in full, Spanish: Doña Ana de Mendoza y de la Cerda), (29 June 1540 – 2 February 1592) was a Spanish aristocrat, suo jure 2nd Princess of Mélito, 2nd Duchess of Francavilla and 3rd Countess of Aliano....After her husband's death in 1573, she spent three years in a convent, but returned to public life in 1576, forming an alliance at Court with the King's undersecretary of state, Antonio Pérez (1540–1615). They were accused of betraying state secrets which led to her arrest in 1579. Ana died 13 years later in prison on 2 February 1592."

(Submitted on May 13, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.