Punda in Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Manuel Carlos Piar
General en Jefe
| | 1774 - 1817 | |
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Manuel Carlos Piar Marker
(Spanish):
1963
(English Translation):
Manuel Carlos Piar
1774 - 1817
The government and people of Venezuela dedicate this monument to Curacao
1963
Erected 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 12° 6.287′ N, 68° 56.126′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaηao (Curaηao). It is in Punda. It is on Plaza Piar, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza Piar 333, Willemstad, Curaηao, 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: Dutch Scout Association Monument (a few steps from this marker); Kolonel Carel N. (Shon Cai) Winkel (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Visit Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Curacao 500 (about 90 meters away); Prince Willem of Orange Memorial (about 90 meters away); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial (about 90 meters away); Royal Navy Memorial
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Regarding Manuel Carlos Piar. Piar was a hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence, and was born in Willemstad, Curacao.
Also see . . . Manuel Piar - Wikipedia.
Manuel Carlos Marνa Francisco Piar Gσmez (April 28, 1774 October 16, 1817) was General-in-Chief of the army fighting Spain during the Venezuelan War of Independence.(Submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Manuel Carlos Piar Marker - wide view with statue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
