José E. Colom
José E. Colom | |
|---|---|
Colom, c. 1950 | |
| Acting Governor of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 12 May 1939 – 11 September 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Blanton Winship |
| Succeeded by | William D. Leahy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1889 |
| Died | 16 November 1973 (aged 84) Hato Rey, Puerto Rico |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BEng) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Army National Guard • 296th Infantry Regiment |
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José Enrique Colom Martínez (5 February 1889 – c. 1960) was acting governor of Puerto Rico between 25 June 1939 and 11 September 1939 after the previous governor, Blanton C. Winship, was removed from office by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for abuse of his authority in depriving the people of Puerto Rico of their civil rights.