Bolhão in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Arnaldo Gama
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2023
1. Arnaldo Gama Marker
Escritor Portuense
aqui nasceu e faleceu
1-8-1828 - 29-8-1869
The writer Arnaldo Gama of Porto was born here on August 1, 1828 and died here on August 29, 1869.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1828.
Location. 41° 8.881′ N, 8° 36.382′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Bolhão. Marker is on Rua de Santa Catarina, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de Santa Catarina 208, Porto 4000-420, Portugal. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dom Pedro II and Dona Teresa Cristina (a few steps from this marker); Igreja de Santo Ildefonso / Church of Saint Ildefonso (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina (about 210 meters away); Praça da Batalha / “Battle Square” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Camilo Castelo Branco and Ana Plácido
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Also see . . . Arnaldo Gama (Wikipedia, in Portuguese).
Excerpt (in translation): Arnaldo de Sousa Dantas da Gama (Porto, 1 August 1828 — Porto, 29 August 1869) was a Portuguese journalist and writer, author of novels with a historical setting.(Submitted on August 30, 2023.)
He graduated in Law from the University of Coimbra and practiced law in Porto, which is the main setting for his works of fiction.
He dedicated himself primarily to literature and journalism, also achieving a place as a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 30, 2023
2. Arnaldo Gama Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here above the Calzedonia sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
