Cortes in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
José María Manresa Navarro
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
1. José María Manresa Navarro Marker
En esta casa vivió y murió en 1905 el jurista JOSÉ MARÍA MANRESA NAVARRO cuya obra se refleja en el Código Civil de 1889
In this building lived until his death in 1905 the jurist José María Manresa Navarro , whose work was reflected in the Civil Code of 1889.
Erected 2007 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 24.781′ N, 3° 41.74′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Cortes. It is at the intersection of Calle de las Huertas and Calle de Jesús, on the right when traveling east on Calle de las Huertas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de las Huertas 70, Madrid 28014, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nicolás Fernández de Moratín (a few steps from this marker); Leandro Fernández de Moratín (a few steps from this marker); Mariano José de Larra (Madrid, 1809-1837) (within shouting distance of this marker); León Felipe (within shouting distance of this marker); Luisa Carnés (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Félix Lope de Vega (Madrid, 1562 - 1635) (about 120 meters away); José de Espronceda (about 120 meters away); Iglesia Basilica de Jesús de Medinaceli / Basilica of Jesus de Medinaceli (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . José María Manresa (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish).
Excerpt (in translation): Manresa was an expert and innovator of legal science, which gave him a relevant role as a legislator, coinciding with the historical moment of the drafting of the Civil Code and the Civil Procedure Law. He belonged to the General Codification Commission of 1875 as a member of the civil section, which placed him among(Submitted on December 10, 2022.)the great legal legislators of the 19th century with Alonso Martínez, Cárdenas, Igón and Gamazo.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 20222. José María Manresa Navarro Marker - wide view
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