Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín
1563 - Abril 18 - 1963
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015
1. Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín Marker
Homenaje de la Legión de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala al 1r Obispo de Guatemala Ilmo Lic. Dn Francisco Marroquín, Fundador del Hospital de Santiago, en el 4o centenario de su muerte
Tribute from the Legion of the Knights of Santiago of Guatemala to the First Bishop of Guatemala the Illustrious Francisco Marroquín, founder of the Hospital of Santiago, on the four hundredth anniversary of his death.
Erected 1963 by la Legión de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 14° 33.437′ N, 90° 43.852′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Friar Ignacio Barnoya (here, next to this marker); Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras (a few steps from this marker); Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran (within shouting
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Regarding Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín. Francisco Marroquín was born in Spain and came to Guatemala at the urging of conquistador Pedro de Alvarado. Marroquín was the first bishop of Guatemala. He founded the Hospital of Santiago and what would eventually become the University of San Carlos in Antigua (then known as the "Ciudad de los Caballeros de Santiago"). He was also one of the first to make a serious study of the indigenous languages of Guatemala, including Kakchikel spoken in and around the area of Antigua.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015
2. Wide view of the Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín Marker
The marker is to the left of the door. The building is the actual location of the previous Santiago Hospital, also known as the Hospital San Juan de Dios, although it is now privately owned.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
