Teniente Jacinto Ruíz Mendoza, Bronze statue in Plaza del Rey, Madrid, Spain
The statue depicts Lieutenant Jacinto Ruiz y Mendoza standing in military uniform with detailed features crafted by sculptor Mariano Benlliure.
Created in 1891, this monument honors Lieutenant Ruiz who defended Madrid's Artillery Park during the Spanish uprising against French forces in 1808.
The statue represents Spanish military valor through its portrayal of Lieutenant Ruiz, who continued fighting despite severe injuries during the resistance.
Located at coordinates 40.4203737, -3.6958263 in the Justicia district, visitors can reach the statue by walking from Chueca or Recoletos metro stations.
The monument contains Lieutenant Ruiz's actual remains, transferred from Trujillo to Madrid in 1909 for permanent memorial placement.
Location: Justicia
Inception: 1891
Creator: Mariano Benlliure
Official opening: 1891
GPS coordinates: 40.42037,-3.69583
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:54
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