Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzman
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzman Marker
Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzman
1748-1798
Peruvian essayist
Herald of Latin American independence
lived and died here
Erected by City of Westminster, Consulate General of Peru.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the City of Westminster Green Plaques series list.
Location. 51° 31.336′ N, 0° 9.47′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is at the intersection of Marylebone Road and Baker Street, on the right when traveling west on Marylebone Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 185 Baker Street, City of Westminster, England NW1 5RU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: H.G. Wells (within shouting distance of this marker); Arnold Bennett (within shouting distance of this marker); Eric Coates (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Special Operations Executive - Norwegian Section (about 90 meters away); George Nissel (about 90 meters away); William Pitt the Younger (about 120 meters away); 221B Baker Street
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Also see . . . Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmαn (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzmαn (17481798) was a Peruvian Jesuit, writer and campaigner for Latin American independence. He is widely recognised as a precursor of Peruvian independence and more widely, as an ardent opponent of Spanish colonialism in America. He played a crucial role in the development of British-Latin American relations.(Submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Born in Pampacolca District, Peru to a Spanish colonial family, he was expelled from his own country and forced to live in exile. In 1791 he came to London, sponsored by the British Government to give account of the development of Latin America's pursuit of independence.
Guzman wrote several important essays during his time in London promoting freedom for the Spanish Colonies, including Letter to Spanish Americans (1792) and Peace and Prosperity in a New World (1796), in which he criticises Spanish colonialism and its economic control.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzman Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
