Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Rosalía de Castro and Manuel Murguia
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 2023
1. Rosalia de Castro and Manuel Murguia Marker
Esta casa da Praza da Universidade, antes do Mercado Vello, acolleu entre 1863 e 1865 a Rosalía de Castro e Manuel Murguía.
A Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, no 40 aniversario da fundación do Instituto da Lingua Galega, honra os ilustres moradores da súa sede e o seu antigo propietario, o historiador e novelista Antonio López Ferreiro.
This house in Praza da Universidade (“University Square”), in front of the Old Market, hosted Rosalía de Castro and Manuel Murguía between 1863 and 1865.
The University of Santiago de Compostela, on the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Galician Language Institute, honors the illustrious residents of its headquarters and its former owner, the historian and novelist Antonio López Ferreiro.
Erected 2011 by Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 42° 52.721′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Don Antonio Lopez e Ferreiro (a few steps from this marker); Eugenio and Mario Fernández Granell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ramón Piñeiro López (about 120 meters away); Casa da Concha / House of the Shell (about 150 meters away); Colexio de San Patricio dos Irlandeses / Saint Patrick’s College of the Irish (about 150 meters away); Rosalía de Castro (about 150 meters away); Anxel Casal (about 150 meters away); Aurelio Aguirre Galarraga (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Compostela.
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Also see . . .
1. Rosalía de Castro (Wikipedia).
Overview: María Rosalía Rita de Castro (23 February 1837 – 15 July 1885), was a Galician poet and novelist, considered one of the most important figures of the 19th-century Spanish literature and modern lyricism. Widely regarded as the greatest Galician cultural icon, she was a leading figure in the emergence of the literary Galician language. Through her(Submitted on December 6, 2023.)work, she projected multiple emotions, including the yearning for the celebration of Galician identity and culture, and female empowerment. She is credited with challenging the traditional female writer archetype.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 20232. Rosalía de Castro and Manuel Murguia Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance to the Instituto da Lingua Galega.
2. Manuel Murguía (Wikipedia).
Overview: Manuel Antonio Martínez Murguía (17 May 1833 – 2 February 1923) was a Galician journalist and historian who created the Real Academia Galega. He was one of the main figures in Galician Rexurdimento movement. He is also remembered as Rosalía de Castro's husband, publisher and main supporter.(Submitted on December 6, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
