Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo Monument
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Antonio Cánovas del Castillo Monument Marker
Murió asesinado en Santa Agueda
el 8 de agosto de 1897
siendo
Presidente del Consejo de Ministros
Por sus talentos y patriotismo
merecio el respeto
de sus contemporaneos
Victim of anarchism. He was assassinated in Santa Agueda on August 8, 1897 while serving as President of the Council of Ministers.
For his talents and patriotism, he earned the respect of his contemporaries.
Erected 1901.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1897.
Location. 40° 25.257′ N, 3° 42.693′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is on Plaza de la Marina Española, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza de la Marina Española 10, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Banderas de las comunidades autónomas / Flags of the Autonomous Communities (a few steps from this marker); Amado Nervo (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carmen Bravo-Villasante (about 180 meters away); Monumento al Cabo Noval / Monument to Corporal Noval (about 210 meters away); Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galliano (about 240 meters away); Vicente Huidobro (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José Cubiles (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Julian Gayarre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . .
1. Assassination of Antonio Cánovas del Castillo (Wikipedia). Overview:
Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo assassinated Spanish Prime Minister Antonio Cánovas del Castillo on 8 August 1897, in Gipuzkoa. The head of government had been vacationing in the Santa Águeda spa. The assassin was immediately arrested, tried, and executed. He justified the murder as revenge for torture during the Montjuic trial.(Submitted on December 1, 2025.)
2. Monument to Cánovas del Castillo (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
2. Antonio Cánovas del Castillo Monument and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
