Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez
27 Oct 1907 - 22 Nov 1966
| — | Curacao | — |
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker
(Papiamento):
(Dutch):
(English translation):
(English):
Mr. dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez
Political emancipator of the Dutch Antilles
The first graduate from Curaçao to earn a Doctorate Degree in State Law, defending his vision for Self-government for the Colony of Curaçao at the University of Amsterdam, 1935
Co-founder of the Roman Catholic Party of Curaçao, 1936
Co-founder of A.B.V.O. (the "Netherlands Antilles Civil Servants Union"), 1936
Faction leader in the Dutch Antilles Parliament from 1938 to 1966
Member of the Extraordinary Advisory Council to H.M. Queen Wilhelmina in London during the Second World War, from 1943 to 1944
President of the Parliamentary Autonomy Petition Committee in 1946
Founder of the People's Awareness and Civic Education Commission, 1946
Founder and President of the Autonomy Fund Foundation, 1947
Founder and President of the National People's Party (N.V.P./P.N.P.), 1948
First General Representative of the Dutch Antilles in The Hague from 1947 to 1948
Author of 'Proeve van een Rijksgrondwet, the first comprehensive plan for the restructuring of the relations within the Dutch Kingdom (Kingdom Statute), 1948
President of the Dutch Antilles Delegation at the Round Table Conferences, 1948-1954
Founder of the General Governance College from 1948 to 1951
President of the General Governance College, 1949
President of the Government Council from 1951 to 1954
Deputy and Member of the Island Council of Curaçao during various periods
Petitioner for the establishment of the University of the Antilles, 1959
Initiator as Commissioner of the Curaçao Government to establish a monument in Rif to honor Tula as a Hero, 1963
(Papiamento):
Emansipado Polítiko di Antia Hulandes
Promé yu di Korsou doktorá den Derecho di Estado, defendiendo su vishon pa Gobernashon propio pa Kolonia Korsou, Universidat di Amsterdam, 1935
Ko-fundadó di Partido Katóliko Romano di Korsou, 1936
Ko-fundadó di "Nederlands-Antilliaanse Ambtenarenbond" N.A.A.B. (A.B.V.O.), 1936
Lider di frakshon den Parlamento di Antia Hulandes, 1938-1966
Miembro di Konseho Konsultativo Ekstraordinario di S.M. Reina Wilhelmina na London durante 2° Guera Mundial, 1943-1944
Presidente di Komishon di Parlamento enkargá ku entrega di Petishon pa Outonomia', 1946
Fundadó di Komishon di Pueblo pa Konsientisashon i Edukashon Síviko, 1946
Fundadó i Presidente di Fundashon Fondo di Outonomia, 1947
Fundadó i Presidente di Partido Nacional di Pueblo (N.V.P./P.N.P.), 1948
Promé Representante General di Antia Hulandes na Den Haag, 1947-1948
Outor di 'Proeve van een Rijksgrondwet, promé plan kompletu pa restrukturashon di relashonnan den Reino Hulandes (Statüt di Reino), 1948
Presidente di Delegashon di Antia Hulandes na Konferenshanan di Mesa Rondo, 1948-1954
Formadó di Kolegio di Gobernashon General, 1948-1951
Presidente di Kolegio di Gobernashon General, 1949
Presidente di Konseho di Gobiernu, 1951-1954
Diputado i Miembro di Konseho Insular di Korsou durante vários periodo
Entregadó di petishon na Parlamento di Antia Hulandes pa funda Universidat di Antia, 1959
Inisiativa komo Diputado di Gobierno di Korsou pa yega na un monumento na Rif pa honra Tula komo Heroe, 1963
(English):
Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez
a Hero in the field of
Social Rights and Political Structure of The Netherlands Antilles
(Papiamento):
Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez
Héroe riba tereno di
Derecho Sosial i Struktura Estatal di Antia Hulandes
Inisiadónan i Miembronan di Direktiva
10 April 1967 te desvelo 11 Februari 1973
(English translation):
Initiators and Board Members
10 April 1967 to unveil 11 February 1973
| Richard Abram Henriquez | * 01-04-1911 | ✝ 11-01-1987 |
| Dr. Euclides (Kiki) Perigault-Monte | * 07-05-1923 | ✝ 27-05-2015 |
| Jaime Antonio José Sprock | * 19-05-1904 | ✝ 04-12-1983 |
| Petrus (Piet) Josephus Campman | * 29-03-1935 | ✝ 22-04-2017 |
| Mr. Eufracio Pedro Monte | * 25-02-1920 | ✝ 27-08-1988 |
| Charles Gomes Casseres | * 30-01-1921 | ✝ 06-09-2006 |
| Angel Ruben Vinck | * 18-03-1920 | ✝ 22-09-2001 |
| Arturo (Tula) Jacobo Jesurun | * 17-06-1925 | ✝ 21-01-2010 |
| Walter Antonio Cras | * 14-03-1911 | ✝ 17-11-1972 |
| Oscar Isidoro Semerel | * 15-05-1934 | ✝ 06-03-2018 |
| Julio Abraham Rojer | * 11-02-1923 | ✝ 10-07-2012 |
| Johan Enrique (Johnny) Mauricio | * 07-01-1924 | ✝ 08-09-1993 |
| Mr. Guido Reginald Hermans | * 12-09-1933 | ✝ 04-10-2021 |
| Ing. Angel Rosendo Kook | * 01-03-1934 | ✝ 24-04-1999 |
| Drs. Richard Faustino Pieternella | * 01-10-1940 | ✝ 09-08-2013 |
| Martilio Reinier Merkies | * 14-03-1921 | ✝ 24-09-1985 |
| Lorencio Hilario Statia | * 10-12-1933 | ✝ 21-08-2000 |
| Raul Pablo Rooi | * 15-01-1930 | ✝ 05-07-1988 |
| Hendrik Girigorie M. Pieters-Kwiers | * 17-11-1903 | ✝ 31-01-2003 |
| Romano Macario Tschumie | * 28-02-1916 | ✝ 26-03-1982 |
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Erected 2023.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1967.
Location. 12° 6.31′ N, 68° 56.031′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Punda. It is on Breedestraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Breedestraat 25, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tribute to King Willem III (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site (about 90 meters away); Tula Memorial (about 90 meters away); Royal Navy Memorial (about 90 meters away); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial (about 90 meters away); Prince Willem of Orange Memorial (about 90 meters away); Curacao 500 (about 90 meters away); Royal Visit Memorial (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
3. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker - English panel
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
4. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker - Papiamento panel
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
5. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker - Foundation Board Members
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
6. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker - English plaque
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
7. Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio Da Costa Gomez Marker - Papiamento plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 18, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
