Esquipulas, Chiquimula, Guatemala — Central America
Friar Pedro Pardo Figueroa
Ilmo. Sr. Fray Pedro Pardo de Figueroa
Natural de Lima-Peru. Ultimo Obispo y Primer Arzobispo de Guatemala
Protegio las artes, Edifico el Santuario de Esquipulas, donde murio en 2 de enero de 1751
Homenaje del Comite del 2o Centenario del Arzobispado.
-1743-1943-
The Illustrious Friar Pedro Pardo Figueroa
Originally from Lima, Peru.
Last Bishop and First Archbishop of Guatemala
Fostered the arts and built the
Sanctuary of Esquipulas, where he died on January 2, 1751
Tribute from the Committee of the Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Guatemala
1743 - 1943
Erected 1943 by Comite del 2o Centenario del Arzobispado.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1751.
Location. 14° 33.775′ N, 89° 21.088′ W. Marker is in Esquipulas, Chiquimula. The marker is directly in front of the Shrine of Esquipulas. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Esquipulas, Chiquimula 20007, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 27 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Honduras and El Salvador Border (approx. 26 kilometers away in El Salvador).
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