Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Diego Bernal López (1940-2001)

Diego Bernal Lopez (1940-2001) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 2023

1. Diego Bernal Lopez (1940-2001) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Nesta casa naceu
Diego Bernal López
(1940-2001)

Xornalista que encarnou a alma da Compostela que sentiu como corazón de Galícia, na que deixou o pouso do seu saber en cada rúa, cada recanto e cada pedra.

(English translation:)

Diego Bernal López (1940-2001) was born in this house.

He was a journalist who embodied the soul of Compostela, which he felt was the heart of Galicia, and of which the breadth of his knowledge was all-encompassing.

Erected 2023 by Concello de Santiago.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications.

Location. 42° 52.669′ N, 8° 32.708′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, in A Coruña. Marker is at the intersection of Rúa do Vilar and Praza do Toural, on the right when traveling south on Rúa do Vilar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rúa do Vilar 68, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia 15705, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fundación e Museo Eugenio Granell / Eugenio Granell Foundation and Museum

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(a few steps from this marker); Jose Maria Fenollera e Ibáñez (within shouting distance of this marker); Colexio de San Patricio dos Irlandeses / Saint Patrick’s College of the Irish (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victoriano García Martí (about 90 meters away); Valle-Inclán (about 150 meters away); Fonte do Franco / Fountain of Francis (about 150 meters away); Anxel Casal (about 180 meters away); Aurelio Aguirre Galarraga (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Compostela.

Also see . . . Diego Bernal López (Galicia Digital).

Excerpt: Diego Bernal took a degree in Journalism at the Journalism School in Madrid. He collaborated in almost all Galician media, press, radio and TV. He worked for the EFE Agency, where he became general delegate in Asturias and Galicia. He was the editor of 'Galicia Diario Digital' and director of the radio station 'Cadena Noroeste'.

These are some of his most important books: Soutomaior, Historias de Compostela, Crónica de la transición gallega, Siete puertas de Compostela and a biography of Cardinal Quiroga.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 2023

2. Diego Bernal Lopez (1940-2001) Marker

He was awarded the Journalism Prize of the Xunta de Galicia and 'Julio Camba' National Literature Prize. He was a member of 'Valle Inclán' Foundation and other important cultural and social groups.

(Submitted on September 12, 2023.)

Diego Bernal Lopez (1940-2001) Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 2023

3. Diego Bernal Lopez (1940-2001) Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.