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Spain: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, looking for details on a Convent
« on: Monday 30 September 24 14:39 BST (UK) »
Hello, I’m looking for help/advice.

 Major John Laing Weir of the 2/59th regiment was wounded at the Battle of Vitoria and died on 4 July 1813. His burial place is said to be in the grounds/garden of a Convent at Gamarra Mayor which was then a village just outside Vitoria. (I think it’s now part of Vitoria.)

I’m trying to find out the name of the Convent.

Would anyone know anything more about this, or be able to tell me who to contact to ask for more information, please? Any assistance is very much appreciated.

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Re: Spain: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, looking for details on a Convent
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 12 October 24 09:08 BST (UK) »
I'm not a "Spain-expert" but found that Gasteiz & Gamarra Mayor & Vitoria are all very close to each other.
There is a convent of the Poor Clares called Saint Anthony. 
(Convento de San Antonio, General Loma Plaza 7, 01005 Gasteiz, Araba, Espana)
Phone: +34945233669 Email clarisasvitoria@gmail.com
The convent has been largely absorbed by the city. If there was a burial site then it may have been closed and cleared. But you could write/call the convent and see if they can help you, although they are solely a contemplative order.
You could also approach the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz (Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-Gasteiz, Plaza España 1, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Espana)
Phone: +34 945 16 11 00 Email informacion@vitoria-gasteiz.org



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Re: Spain: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, looking for details on a Convent
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 16 October 24 13:32 BST (UK) »
Hello, and thank you so much for this. I'll contact the places you suggest and really appreciate your help.  :)