Faubourg-Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

José Rizal

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022

1. José Rizal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ici séjourna en octobre 1891
José Rizal (1861-1896)
Héros national philippin
écrivain médecin

(English translation:)

Here in October 1891 stayed José Rizal (1861-1896), the national hero of the Philippines, writer and doctor.

Erected 1996 by National Historical Institute.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1891.

Location. 48° 52.552′ N, 2° 20.513′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Faubourg-Montmartre. Marker is at the intersection of Rue de Châteaudun and Rue Buffault, on the right when traveling west on Rue de Châteaudun. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4b Rue de Châteaudun, Paris, Île-de-France 75009, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances (within shouting distance of this marker); Synagogue de la rue Buffault (within shouting distance of this marker); École Publique Buffault Deported Jewish Students Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); École Publique Buffault Deported Jewish Students Memorial II (within shouting distance of this marker); Cour Cadet (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Accès Guimard (about 150 meters away); Notre-Dame de Lorette (about 240 meters away); Danilo Romero (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

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Also see . . . José Rizal (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: "José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered the national hero (pambansang bayani) of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain....He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion after the Philippine Revolution broke out; it was inspired by
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022

2. José Rizal Marker - wide view
his writings. Though he was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved of its goals which eventually resulted in Philippine independence."

(Submitted on October 7, 2022.)

José Rizal Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2022

3. José Rizal Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.