Embajadores in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Colegio Imperial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
1. Colegio Imperial Marker
En es lugar estuvo el COLEGIO IMPERIAL y otros centros de enseñanza donde en en el siglo XVI estudiaron grandes figuras e ingenios españoles
In this place was the Imperial School and other subsequent places of higher learning where in the 16th century the great figures and geniuses of Spain studied.
Erected 1990 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list.
Location. 40° 24.757′ N, 3° 42.442′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Embajadores. It is at the intersection of Calle de los Estudios and Calle de Toledo, on the right when traveling north on Calle de los Estudios. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de los Estudios 39, Madrid 28012, 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 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: Puerta Cerrada (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Claudio Coello (about 180 meters away); Restaurante Sobrino de Botín: “Fortunata y Jacinta” (about 180 meters away); Eloy Gonzalo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Iglesia Ponteficia de San Miguel / Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael
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Also see . . .
1. Colegio Imperial (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish).
In the beginning (in translation): This important educational center arose on the occasion of the establishment of the headquarters of the Spanish Court in Madrid. It was founded by the Society of Jesus on a site donated by Felipe II's governess, Leonor Mascareñas in 1560, where the houses of the Vera family were, where San Isidro dug a well. In this place, today the Collegiate Church of San Isidro, the first mass was celebrated with the assistance of Felipe II on January 25, 1567 and, next to him, the Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús, opened in 1572, of which his students were the Lope de Vega, Francisco de Quevedo and Pedro Calderón de la Barca from Madrid.(Submitted on January 10, 2023.)
2. Colegio Imperial de Madrid (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Founded at the end of the 16th century, it received the title of Imperial College due to the patronage of Empress Maria, daughter of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and the wife of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor. Philip IV of Spain is considered the founder of the Reales Estudios in 1625. Subjects included(Submitted on January 10, 2023.)theology, philosophy, geography, and the sciences.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 20222. Colegio Imperial Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
3. Colegio Imperial Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
