Alberto Aguilera

This plaque commemorates Alberto Aguilera, a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as Mayor of Madrid multiple times between 1901 and 1910. He also held a position as the Minister of Interior for Spain. The memorial marks the place where he lived and died, honouring his significant contributions to public life in Spain and particularly in Madrid. The plaque was dedicated by the City Council and the people of Madrid to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of his death.

The memorial to Alberto Aguilera is one of many public tributes found across Spain, reflecting a tradition of honouring prominent figures who have contributed to the nation’s civic and political landscape. Placed on a building in Madrid, it speaks to a municipal practice of celebrating former leaders who held the office of Mayor. Such plaques often serve to connect historical figures directly to the places they inhabited, providing a tangible link for contemporary citizens to their city's past and its key personalities.

The memorial is a plaque affixed to a building in Madrid, marking the residence where Alberto Aguilera lived and passed away. Visitors can find it in a public urban setting, easily accessible as part of a stroll through the city. The plaque's location on a building wall means it can be viewed respectfully from the street, offering a moment for reflection on Madrid’s civic history and the individuals who shaped it.