Manuel Fernández Juncos

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fernández and the second or maternal family name is Juncos.
Manuel Fernández Juncos
Fernández Juncos wrote the lyrics to La Borinqueña, Puerto Rico's national anthem.
Background information
Born(1846-12-11)December 11, 1846
Tresmonte, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
DiedAugust 18, 1928(1928-08-18) (aged 81)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
OccupationsJournalist, poet, author, humanitarian

Manuel Fernández Juncos (December 11, 1846 – August 18, 1928) was a Spanish-born, Puerto Rican journalist, poet, author and humanitarian who wrote the official lyrics to La Borinqueña, Puerto Rico's official anthem.

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