Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Antonio Pérez
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Antonio Pérez Marker
In this place were the houses of the "cordón", where the secretary of Felipe II, Antonio Pérez, lived from 1575 and suffered captivity until his escape in 1585.
Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list.
Location. 40° 24.856′ N, 3° 42.599′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is on Plaza del Cordón, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza del Cordón 3, Madrid 28005, Spain. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Don Felipé Picatoste Rodriguez (a few steps from this marker); Iglesia Ponteficia de San Miguel / Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael (a few steps from this marker); Gonzalo Ceballos y Fernandez de Cordoba (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugenio d'Ors (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos Lezcano (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Enrique IV (about 90 meters away); Claudio Coello (about 120 meters away); Puerta Cerrada (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Regarding Antonio Pérez. The marker requires a bit of clarification: Pérez lived in the house from 1575 onwards, but from 1579 onwards he was there under house arrest.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Antonio Pérez (statesman) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Antonio Pérez (1534–1611) was a Spanish statesman and secretary of King Philip II of Spain. He was said(Submitted on September 27, 2022.)to have organised the murder of Juan de Escobedo. Attempts to prosecute Perez led to riots and disorder. He eventually fled Spain after being liberated from prison by his supporters, and spent most of his remaining years in France."Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 20222. Antonio Pérez Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
3. Antonio Pérez Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
