Binondo in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

William J. Burke

(1873-1946)

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, August 1, 2008

1. William J. Burke Marker

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Cardiologist, Philanthropist. Born February 17,1873, San Miguel, Manila. Obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Dublin, Ireland. Returned to practice his profession in Manila, 1900. Introduced and installed the first Electrocardiograph in the Philippines. Recipient of several Pontifical Orders for his Philanthropic Endeavors from various hospitals, convents, and religious orders in the country. Died July 23,1946. In his honor the city council of Manila enacted Ordinance No.7779. January 7,1993. Signed by Mayor Alfredo S. Lim. The said ordinance renaming David Street to William J. Burke, February 1,1993.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 14° 35.909′ N, 120° 58.748′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Binondo. Marker is at the intersection of Escolta Street and Burke Street on Escolta Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 381 Escolta Street, Manila, Metro Manila 1008, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philippine Post Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Andres Bonifacio

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Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. The building where the marker is located

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(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War (approx. half a kilometer away); Roman Ongpin (approx. half a kilometer away); Manila Metropolitan Theater (approx. half a kilometer away); Ang Simbahan ng Binondo (approx. half a kilometer away); Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Church (approx. half a kilometer away); Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,691 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on December 5, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.