Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Padre Billini
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. Padre Billini Marker
El 1o de diciembre de 1837.
Vivio para la caridad
Here was born Father Billini
December 1, 1837.
He lived for charity
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1837.
Location. 18° 28.356′ N, 69° 53.204′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is on Calle 19 de Marzo north of Calle Arzobispo Nouel, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10210, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emiliano Tejera (a few steps from this marker); José Gabriel García (a few steps from this marker); Luisa Ozema Pellerano de Henríquez (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Refugees of 1939 (within shouting distance of this marker); Salomé Ureña de Henríquez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House and Museum El Beaterio
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Regarding Padre Billini. Francisco Xavier Billini was a Catholic priest, famous in the Dominican Republic for founding the national lottery as a way to raise money for social projects. The lottery is still in operation.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. Padre Billini Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
