Zona 14 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
General Francisco de Paula Santander
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2016
1. General Francisco de Paula Santander Marker
Francisco de Paula Santander
"El Hombre de las Leyes"
Colombia a Guatemala
1,978
"The Man of the Laws"
From Colombia to Guatemala
1978
Erected 1978.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 14° 35.342′ N, 90° 31.186′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Zona 14. It is on Avenida Las Americas close to 1a Avenida, in the median. The marker, bust and Plaza Colombia are along the walking trail on Avenida Las Americas, near the intersection with 1a Avenida to the east and 6a Calle to the west in Zone 14 of Guatemala City. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01013, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josι Cecilio del Valle (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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Regarding General Francisco de Paula Santander. Francisco Josι de Paula Santander y Omaρa (Villa del Rosario de Cϊcuta, Colombia, April 2, 1792 Santa Fι de Bogotα, Colombia, May 6, 1840), was a Colombian military and political leader during the 18101819 War of Independence of the United Provinces of New Granada (present-day Colombia). He was the acting President of Gran Colombia between 1819 and 1826, and later elected by Congress as the President of the Republic of New Granada between 1832 and 1837. Santander came to be known as "The Man of the Laws". Adapted from Wikipedia
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2016
2. General Francisco de Paula Santander Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
