Nolita in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lautentius Da Ponte

Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 20, 2024

1. Lautentius Da Ponte plaque

Inscription.
Italia • natus
Litterarum • Reipublicae • et • Musis
Dilectissum
Patrie • et • Concivium • Amantissimus
Christianae • Fedei • Cultor • Adsiduus
In • Pace • et • Consolatione • Justorum
XVII • Die Augusti, MDCCCXXXVIII.
XC • Anno • Aetatis • Suae
Amplexu • Domini
Ascendit
To the eminent poet and playwright
Pioneer of Italian language and opera in the United States
Cherished parishioner of this basilica whose funeral mass
Was held here on August 20, 1838
Dedicated on September 24th, 2023

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is August 20, 1838.

Location. 40° 43.402′ N, 73° 59.694′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Nolita. It can be reached from Mott Street north of Prince Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Old St Patrick's Cathedral Complex, New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Within These Grounds Are Buried The Pioneering Priests (here, next to this marker); Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Ancient Order of Hibernians (a few steps from this marker); St. John N. Neumann (a few steps from this marker); Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity (within shouting distance of this marker); “I Absolve You” (within shouting distance of this marker); Play Street - Little Italy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Lautentius Da Ponte.
Literal translation from Latin:
Italy • born
Literature • Republic • and • Music
Beloved
The most loving of the country • and • (untranslatable)

Lautentius Da Ponte image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia, 1822

2. Lautentius Da Ponte

Engraving by Michele Pekenino after Nathaniel Rogers (c. 1822)

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Christian • Believer • Worshiper • Frequent
In • Peace • and • Consolation • of the Righteous
17 • August, 1838
90 • Year • His • Age
In the embrace of • the Lord
He went up

Also see . . .
1. The Man Who Knew Mozart. American Heritage Magazine website entry:
"Lorenzo Da Ponte, New York bookseller and Pennsylvania grocer, was a charming ne’er-do-well in the eyes of his fellow Americans. He happened, also, to have written the words for Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro." (Submitted on November 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Lorenzo Da Ponte. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Lautentius Da Ponte plaque site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 20, 2024

3. Lautentius Da Ponte plaque site

Mott Street at the south cemetery section fence

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.