Centro Histórico De Puerto Plata , Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
General Gregorio Luperón
Photographed by James Hulse, February 9, 2025
1. General Gregorio Luperón Marker
Primera Espada De La Restauracion
Nacido en Puerto Plata el 8 de septiembre de 1839, dedicó su vida a la libertad y prosperidad de su patria. Fue presidente y más admirable aún embajador plenipotenciario, uniendo la isla con Europa y las Antillas al forjar vínculos comerciales y de conocimiento.
Partió al Oriente eterno en 1897 en Puerto Plata, dejando un legado de valores patrióticos.
Amar la patria es servirla y defenderla, no venderla ni traicionarla.
First Sword of the Restoration
Born in Puerto Plata on September 8, 1839, he dedicated his life to the freedom and prosperity of his homeland. He was president and, even more admirably, a plenipotentiary ambassador, uniting the island with Europe and the Antilles by forging commercial and knowledge-based ties.
He departed for the eternal East in 1897 in Puerto Plata, leaving behind a legacy of patriotic values.
To love the homeland is to serve and defend it, not to sell or betray it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1839.
Location.
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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 Juan Pablo Duarte y Díez (a few steps from this marker); Hombres de la Historia / Men of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Club Fe en el Porvenir / Club Faith in the Future (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hombres de la Historia / Men of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Catedral San Felipe Apóstol / Cathedral of Saint Philip the Apostle (about 90 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 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Puerto Plata.
Also see . . . Gregorio Luperón. Wikipedia
Gregorio Luperón (September 8, 1839 – May 21, 1897) was a Dominican revolutionary, military general, businessman, liberal politician, freemason, and Statesman who was one(Submitted on February 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)of the leaders in the Dominican Restoration War. Luperón was an active member of the Triunvirato of 1866, becoming the President of the Provincial Government in San Felipe de Puerto Plata, and after the successful coup against Cesareo Guillermo, he became the 20th President of the Dominican Republic.Photographed by James Hulse, February 9, 20252. The view of General Gregorio Luperón Marker in Independence Park
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 19, 2026
3. General Gregorio Luperón Monument
This monument is located in the Parque La Puntilla north of the Centro Histórico De Puerto Plata district in Puerto Plata.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
