Cortes in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Pedro Poveda
Photographed by Charles Berman, November 30, 2023
1. Pedro Poveda Marker
En este lugar
vivió de 1923 a 1936
el Beato
Pedro Poveda
(1874 - 1936)
humanista y pedagogo
fundador de la
Institución Teresiana
(English translation:)
In this place from 1923 to 1936 lived the Blessed Pedro Poveda (1874 - 1936), humanist and pedagogue, founder of the Teresian Association
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 40° 24.72′ N, 3° 41.631′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Cortes. It is on Calle de la Alameda, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de la Alameda 5, Madrid 28014, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza Platería de Martinez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José de Espronceda (about 90 meters away); Mariano José de Larra (Madrid, 1809-1837) (about 150 meters away); Leandro Fernández de Moratín (about 180 meters away); José María Manresa Navarro (about 180 meters away); Nicolás Fernández de Moratín (about 180 meters away); León Felipe (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Iglesia Basilica de Jesús de Medinaceli / Basilica of Jesus de Medinaceli (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Pedro Poveda Castroverde (Wikipedia).
Overview: Pedro Poveda (born Pedro José Luis Francisco Javier Poveda Castroverde; 3 December 1874 – 28 July 1936) was a Spanish priest, humanitarian, educator and is a martyr saint. He was the founder of the Teresian Association. His humanitarian-educational activity lasted for over 30 years, until his execution by persecutors of the Christian faith in 1936. Poveda was beatified in 1993 and canonized in 2003; his feast day is 28 July.(Submitted on August 5, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Sainthood
This plaque refers to him as "the Blessed," but he was canonized by the Catholic Church in 2003, and is now Saint Pedro Poveda.
— Submitted August 5, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 5, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
