Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras

1701-1775

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015

1. Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hijo ilustre de esta ciudad, demostró prácticamente en el Hospital Real de Santiago y por vez primera en América, la circulación de la sangre. Año 1744. Homenaje de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, Octubre 1971.

English translation:
Illustrious son of this city, he demonstrated practically, in the Royal Hospital of Santiago and for the first time in the Americas, the circulation of the blood. Year 1744. Tribute from the San Carlos University of Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, October 1971.

Erected 1971 by University of San Carlos of Guatemala.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744.

Location. 14° 33.446′ N, 90° 43.859′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is on 4ta Calle Poniente, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: No 22 4ta Calle Poniente, 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 (a few steps from this marker); Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín

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(a few steps from this marker); Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The 100th Anniversary of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute for Ladies (about 120 meters away); Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón (about 150 meters away); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 180 meters away); The University of San Carlos (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Regarding Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras. Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras is often referred to as the "Harvey of the Americas", referencing the Englishman Harvey who is generally credited with discovering the circulation of the blood.

Wide view of the Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015

2. Wide view of the Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras Marker

The marker is to right of the door near the "Casa de Ron" sign.

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 948 times since then and 26 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.