National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic |
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Interior of the Pantheon
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| Location | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Built | 1714–1746 |
| Restored | 1956 |
| Restored by | Javier Borroso |
| Architect | Geronimo Quezada y Garçon |
| Architectural style(s) | Neoclassic-renaissance |
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The National Pantheon is a very important building in the Dominican Republic. It was built a long time ago, between 1714 and 1746. A Spanish architect named Geronimo Quezada y Garçon designed it. This building was first a Jesuit church. It shows off a beautiful mix of Neoclassic and Renaissance styles. Today, the National Pantheon is a special place. It serves as the final resting spot for the Dominican Republic's most honored citizens.
History of the Pantheon
The building started as a church for the Jesuits. They held religious services there until 1767. After that, it was used for many different things. For a while, it was a place to store tobacco.
Later, around 1860, it became the first theater in the Dominican Republic. A group called Amantes de las Letras (Lovers of Letters) used it for plays and shows. This theater operated until 1917. After that, it housed government offices for many years, until 1956.
In 1956, a Spanish architect named Javier Borroso updated the building. This was done by order of the leader at the time, Rafael Trujillo. The building was changed to become a national mausoleum. A mausoleum is a special building that holds the tombs of important people. Today, it honors many of the country's most famous people. This includes those who fought against the government at the time.
Honored People Buried Here
The National Pantheon is the final resting place for many heroes and important figures of the Dominican Republic. Here are some of them:
- Francisco Gregorio Billini – A Dominican writer, teacher, and politician.
- Concepción Bona – A teacher who helped design the flag of the Dominican Republic.
- Pedro Francisco Bonó – A Dominican politician, thinker, and writer.
- Francisco Caamaño – A Dominican soldier and politician who became president during the 1965 Civil War.
- Juan Bautista Cambiaso – An Italian-born explorer and admiral in the Dominican Navy.
- Antonio Duvergé – A Dominican general who fought in the Dominican War of Independence.
- Ulises Francisco Espaillat – A Dominican writer and president.
- Fabio Fiallo – A Dominican writer, poet, politician, and diplomat.
- José María Cabral – A Dominican military leader and politician. He was the first Supreme Chief of the Dominican Republic.
- Jose Gabriel García – A Dominican military figure, historian, journalist, and publisher.
- Francisco Henríquez y Carvajal – A doctor, lawyer, writer, educator, and president of the Dominican Republic.
- Pedro Henríquez Ureña – A Dominican writer, philosopher, and literary critic.
- Gregorio Luperón – A Dominican military general and President.
- Eugenio María de Hostos – A Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and advocate for Puerto Rican independence.
- José Núñez de Cáceres – A Dominican politician and writer. He was president of the Republic of Spanish Haiti.
- Emilio Prud'Homme – A French-Dominican who wrote the words for the Dominican national anthem.
- Gaspar Polanco – A Dominican military general and politician.
- Juan Sánchez Ramírez – A Dominican soldier who served as Captain General of the modern Dominican Republic.
- José Rufino Reyes y Siancas – A Dominican composer who created the music for the national anthem.
- Benigno Filomeno de Rojas – He served as the Head of State and President of the Dominican Republic.
- Pedro Santana – A Dominican military general and President.
- Socorro Sánchez del Rosario – A Dominican educator and journalist. She was the country's first feminist journalist.
- María Trinidad Sánchez – A Dominican freedom fighter and heroine of the Dominican War of Independence.
- Salomé Ureña – A Dominican poet who supported higher education for women.
See also
In Spanish: Panteón de la Patria para niños
- List of Jesuit sites
