Managua , Nicaragua — Central America
Dr. Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 13, 2016
1. Dr. Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal Marker
libertades publicas, el
Dr. Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal
detenido y torturado en las instalaciones
de la Loma de Tiscapa en varias ocasiones
y asesinado el 10 de enero de 1978.
Managua, 25 de abril de 1996.
"A tus hijos diles, que mi patria son ellos, y otros niños como ellos por los cuales hay que sufrir, y a veces, hasta morir."
Pedro Joaquin Chamorro C.
12 de julio de 1959.
English translation:
Dr. Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal
detained and tortured in the installations of
Loma de Tiscapa on various occasions
and assassinated on January 10, 1978
Managua, April 25, 1996.
"Tell your children that my nation is theirs, and that of other children for whom it is necessary to suffer, and sometimes, even to die for."
Pedro Joaquin Chamorro C.
July 12, 1959
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1978.
Location. 12° 8.502′ N, 86° 16.38′ W. Marker is in Managua. Marker is on 9a Calle
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Presidential House of Nicaragua (within shouting distance of this marker); Assassination of General Augusto C. Sandino (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Heroes of April 4, 1954 (within shouting distance of this marker); Martyrs of the National Workers Front (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Fulgencio Vega (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Tomb of Three Founders of the Sandinistas (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Francisco Morazán (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Workers Fallen in the Sandinista Revolution (approx. 1.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Managua.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 13, 2016
2. Parque Historico Nacional Lomas de Tiscapa (National Historic Park) additional marker
La Presidente de la Republica, Doña Violeta Barrios de Chamorro inagura en este lugar la apertura al publico de la Loma de Tiscapa simbolo de represion del pasado oscuro de las dictaduras militares. A partir de este dia, 25 de abril de 1996, en conmemoracion al sexto aniversario de su gobierno, en un reconomiento a la paz y a la reconciliacion , declara este sitio como Parque Historico Nacional, Loma de Tiscapa por medio de Decreto Presidencial. (English: The President of the Republic, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, inaugurates and opens to the public Loma de Tiscapa, symbol of repression during the military dictatorships in our dark past. From this day, April 25, 1996, in commemoration of the sixth anniversary of this government, in recognition of peace and reconciliation, this site is declared as National Historic Park Loma de Tiscapa by a Presidential Decree.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 13, 2016
3. Augusto C. Sandino additional marker
Construcción y restauración de obras e iluminación del Monumento al Heróe Nacional Augusto C. Sandino, Alcaldía de Managua, 5 de junio del 2003 (English: Construction and restoration of works and lighting of the Monument to the National Hero Augusto C. Sandino, Mayor's Office, June 5, 2003.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 13, 2016
4. Heroes of April 4, 1954 additional marker
En conmemoracion a los heroes caidos el 4 de abril de 1953, "Si muero luchando por la libertad, les heredo mi honor y mi ideal." 4 de abril de 1954, Pablo Leal · Jose Maria Tercero · Luis F. Gabuarti · Adolfo Baez Bone · Luis Baez Bone · Juan Ruiz · Amado Soler · Humberto Ruiz · Juan Martinez Reyes · Miguel Reyes · Ernesto Peralta · Rafael Choissel Praslin · Optaciano Morazan · Edgar Gutierrez · Manrique Umaña · Augustín Alfaro · Carlos Ulises Gómez · Pedro Jose Reyes · Francisco Granillo · Jorge Rivas Montes · Luis Morales Palacios, Managua, 25 de abril de 1996. (English: In commemoration of the fallen heroes of April 4, 1954, "If I die fighting for freedom I leave to you my honor and my ideals." Pablo Leal April 4, 1954, Names of the fallen of 1954, Managua, April 25, 1996.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 13, 2016
5. Dr. Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Cardenal marker and other associated markers.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 13, 2016
6. Exhibition on Dr. Pedro Chamorro and other prisoners at Loma de Tiscapa
Near the marker is a permanent exhibition on Sandino and others tortured and killed at Loma de Tiscapa during the era of military dictatorships in Nicaragua.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 3, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
