Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
House of Marcelo de Villalobos
Fray Vicente Rubio
This house was the dwelling of Marcelo de Villalobos, first judge of the Court of Appeal on the Island of Hispaniola and in the New World, in the early sixteenth century (1512-1526)
Friar Vicente Rubio
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era.
Location. 18° 28.589′ N, 69° 53.092′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Arzobispo Meriño and Calle Emiliano Tejera, on the left when traveling south on Calle Arzobispo Meriño. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C Arzobispo Meriño 360, Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10212, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The House of the Five Medallions (a few steps from this marker); Monument of the San Francisco Ruins (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Cordón (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th Century House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Casa del Cordón (about 90 meters away); Plaza de los Contadores (about 90 meters away); 1505 Colonial House (about 120 meters away); House of the Duarte y Díez Family (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Also see . . . Marcelo de Villalobos at the Real Academia de Historia (Spanish). The article about his life is quite interesting, besides the normal and expected information about his legal career and the formation of an Appeals Court in the New World. For example, it mentions that he brought a large retinue with him to Santo Domingo, including his furniture as it was cheaper to buy it in Spain. Likewise, his wife, Isabel de Manrique, was of noble birth and caused financial difficulties for the family by attempting to keep up courtly appearances. (Submitted on March 3, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.