José de Guzmán Benítez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Guzmán and the second or maternal family name is Benítez.

José de Guzmán Benítez
Detail of drawing of José de Guzmán Benítez (by Mario Brau de Zuzuárregui)
106th Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
In office
28 February 1901 – 1902
Preceded byPedro Juan Rosaly
Succeeded byEnrique Chevalier
Personal details
Born1857 (1857)
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Died28 October 1923(1923-10-28) (aged 65–66)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
SpouseCarmen Soto Rodriguez
ChildrenJose Ignacio (1884–1941)
ProfessionAttorney
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José de Guzmán Benítez (1857 – 28 October 1923) was Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico, from 28 February 1901 until 1902. José de Guzmán Benítez is best known for his 1899 campaign initiative, presented to the people of Puerto Rico, asking for the creation of a pro-American political party.


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