Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Bernardo O'Higgins

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

1. Bernardo O'Higgins Marker

Inscription.
Born Chile 1778 – Died Peru 1842
Liberator of Chile
Captain General and Statesman

The Republic of Chile to Ireland
1995

Erected 1995 by The Republic of Chile.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 53° 20.421′ N, 6° 14.939′ W. Memorial is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is on Merrion Square North west of Merrion Square East. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 15 Merrion Square N, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

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 a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Violet Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Little Hardy (FRCSI) (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Lady Wilde / ‘Speranza’ (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hiroshima Memorial (about 120 meters away); Sir William Robert Wills Wilde (about 120 meters away); Oscar Wilde House (about 120 meters away); National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces (about 150

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meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); An Dún Cuimhneacháin / National Memorial to Members of the Defence Forces (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . .
1. Bernardo O’Higgins: rebel son of an Irish viceroy (History Ireland).

In June 1823, six months after being ousted from government, Bernardo O’Higgins seriously thought about going into exile in Ireland.

(Submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Bust of Bernardo O' Higgins, Merrion Square Park, Dublin (Embassy of Chile in Ireland, YouTube). (Submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

2. Bernardo O'Higgins Marker

The marker and sculpture is located within Merrion Square.

Bernardo O'Higgins Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026

3. Bernardo O'Higgins Sculpture

A bust of Bernardo O'Higgins is found at the northern end of Merrion Square Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.