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Centro Histórico De Puerto Plata , Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
 

Hombres de la Historia

Calle Separación

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Men of History

Separation Street

 
 
Hombres de la Historia / Men of History Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 9, 2025
1. Hombres de la Historia / Men of History Marker
Inscription.  
Homenajes a los grandes Artistas hijos Ilustres de Puerto Plata

Eduardo Brito
Cantautor - Compositor
Más conocido como Eduardo Brito (22 de enero de 1906-5 de enero de 1946) Nació en la sección El higo de Luperón, Puerto Plata, fue un cantante barítono de ópera y zarzuela dominicano. Está considerado como el cantante nacional de la República Dominicana.

Juan Lockward
Cantautor - Compositor
Nació en la ciudad de Puerto Plata, el 24 de junio de 1915-2006. Conocido como El Magno de la media voz. Su guitarra fue su compañera de andanzas bohémicas. Considerado como el más grande compositor de todos los tiempos por la riqueza armónica de sus letras y su gran fecundidad y su permanencia en el tiempo.

Rafael Solano
Cantautor - Compositor
(Nacido el 10 de abril de 1931 en Puerto Plata) pianista, compositor, escritor, y exembajador dominicano ante la Unesco.23 Autor de más de un centenar de composiciones de diversos géneros que abarcan las de corte romántico, folklóricas, así como también
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corales y religiosas, además de merengue. Su canción Por amor ha sido la canción dominicana de mayor proyección en el mundo, traducida a varios idiomas e interpretada por cantantes como Nini Cáffaro, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Jon Secada, el Mariachi Vargas, Vikki Carry Plácido Domingo.

English Translation:
Tributes to the great artists and illustrious sons of Puerto Plata

Eduardo Brito
Singer-Songwriter - Composer
Better known as Eduardo Brito (January 22, 1906 – January 5, 1946), he was born in the El Higo section of Luperón, Puerto Plata. He was a Dominican baritone opera and zarzuela singer. He is considered the national singer of the Dominican Republic.

Juan Lockward
Singer-Songwriter - Composer
He was born in the city of Puerto Plata on June 24, 1915 – 2006. Known as The Great One of the Half Voice. His guitar was his companion during bohemian adventures. He is regarded as the greatest composer of all time due to the harmonic richness of his lyrics, his prolific output, and his lasting presence over time.

Rafael Solano
Singer-Songwriter - Composer
(Born April 10, 1931, in Puerto Plata) He was a pianist, composer, writer, and former Dominican ambassador to UNESCO. He is the author of more than
The view of the Men of History Marker along the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse
2. The view of the Men of History Marker along the street
a hundred compositions in various genres, including romantic, folkloric, choral, religious, and merengue. His song Por Amor has been the most internationally recognized Dominican song, translated into several languages and performed by artists such as Nini Cáffaro, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Jon Secada, Mariachi Vargas, Vikki Carr, and Plácido Domingo.
 
Erected by Puerto Plata City Hall and Ministry of Tourism Ceiztur.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
 
Location. 19° 47.869′ N, 70° 41.562′ W. Marker is in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province. It is in Centro Histórico De Puerto Plata. It is at the intersection of Calle Beller and Calle Separación, on the right when traveling east on Calle Beller. The marker is located at the corner of the building on the artwork. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Beller 30, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province 57000, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Gregorio Luperón (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hombres de la Historia / Men of History (within shouting distance of this marker); General Juan Pablo Duarte y Díez (within shouting distance of this marker); Club Fe en el Porvenir / Club Faith in the Future
Closeup of the artwork image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Closeup of the artwork
(within shouting distance of this marker); Catedral San Felipe Apóstol / Cathedral of Saint Philip the Apostle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Doña Blanca (about 120 meters away); Museo del Ambar / Amber Museum (about 150 meters away); Dominican Republic (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Puerto Plata.
 
Also see . . .  Eduardo Brito. Wikipedia (Submitted on February 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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