Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Colexio de San Xerome / College of Saint Jerome
— Itinerario Histórico —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2023
1. Colexio de San Xerome / College of Saint Jerome Marker
V Centenario da Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
(English translation:)
The College of San Jerome was founded by Alonso III de Fonseca and occupied the Old Hospital [Rúa da Acipecheríal] for a little over a century. Initially the study of grammar was taught there. After the reforms of 1588, the College took over the teaching of the Faculty of Arts. In 1652 it was moved to its current location; the front entrance comes from the aforementioned Hospital.
On the 500th anniversary of the University of Santiago de Compostela
[1495-1995]
Erected 1995 by Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
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Location. 42° 52.803′ N, 8° 32.73′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, in A Coruña. Marker is at the intersection of Avenida de Raxoi and Praza da Obradoiro, on the right when traveling east on Avenida de Raxoi. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida de Raxoi 1, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia 15705, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luis Seoane (within shouting distance of this marker); Fonte do Franco / Fountain of Francis (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Antigo Hospital Real / Former Royal Hospital (about 120 meters away); Casa do Deán, Oficina do Peregríno / House of the Dean, Office of the Pilgrims (about 120 meters away); Aurelio Aguirre Galarraga (about 120 meters away); Anxel Casal (about 120 meters away); El Batallon Literario / The Literary Battalion Memorial (about 180 meters away); Ramón Piñeiro López (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Compostela.
Also see . . . Colegio de San Xerome (Wikipedia, in Galician).
Excerpt (in translation): This minor college was originally founded by the Compostela Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca, third of that name, with the intention of dedicating it as a school(Submitted on January 31, 2024.)for poor students and artists, which was located in the so-called Hospicio da Acibecharía. It was a dependent of the College of Fonseca.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 20232. Colexio de San Xerome / College of Saint Jerome Marker - wide view
During the 17th century, in 1651, it was decided to move it from that location. For this, a new building was built, in what was then known as the Hospital Square (because the Hospital dos Reis Católicos was located there), the current Obradoiro Square. Until a few years ago, the plans were attributed to the architect Bartolomé Fernández Lechuga (aka Chamoso Lamas), and the patio to the prestigious José de la Peña de Toro; but at present it must be said that we do not know who was really the author of the building.
It was endowed with a vice chancellor and three professors. It disappeared as a minor school in 1840.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2023
3. Colexio de San Xerome / College of Saint Jerome
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
