Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Monumento al Cabo Noval
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Monument to Corporal Noval
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Monumento al Cabo Noval / Monument to Corporal Noval with inscription
Iniciado por mujeres espaρolas
Se eleva este monumento a la gloria del soldado Luis Noval
Patria no olvides nunca a los que por ti mueren
(Interpretive panel:)
Luis Noval Ferrao
1887 - 1909
Cabo del Regimiento Principe N° 3 en la campana Marroqui de 1909
Al ser hecho prisionero
Alerto a sus compaρeros para que dispararan Sobre el grupo en que se encontraba, muriendo en el acto, fue concedida la Cruz Laureada de San Fernando
(Monument inscription:)
Initiated by the Women of Spain
This monument rises to the glory of soldier Luis Noval
Fatherland, never forget those who die for you
(Interpretive panel:)
Luis Noval Ferrao
1887 - 1909
Corporal of the Princes Third Regiment in the Moroccan Campaign of 1909. Upon being taken prisoner, he alerted his comrades to fire upon the group he was with, dying instantly. He was awarded the Laureate Cross of San Fernando.
Erected 1912.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1909.
Location. 40° 25.148′ N, 3° 42.726′ W. Memorial
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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, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josι Cubiles (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vicente Huidobro (about 90 meters away); La Estatua Ecuestre de Felipe IV / Equestrian Statue of Philip IV (about 90 meters away); Carmen Bravo-Villasante (about 90 meters away); Julian Gayarre (about 90 meters away); El 2 de Mayo de 1808 (about 120 meters away); Amado Nervo (about 120 meters away); Juan Bautista Sachetti (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Luis Noval Ferrao (Wikipedia, in Spanish).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
2. Monument to Corporal Noval Marker - interpretive panel
Luis Noval Ferrao (Oviedo; November 15, 1887 - Beni Chikar, Morocco; September 28, 1909), known as Corporal Noval, was a Spanish soldier who died in the Melilla War after a heroic action, which became an example of patriotism.(Submitted on November 28, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
3. Monumento al Cabo Noval / Monument to Corporal Noval - full view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
