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This is a list of notable people from Puerto Rico which includes people who were born in Puerto Rico (Borinquen) and people who are of full or partial Puerto Rican descent. Puerto Rican citizens are included, as the government of Puerto Rico has been issuing "Certificates of Puerto Rican Citizenship" to anyone born in Puerto Rico or to anyone ...
He was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the position of Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico. Chardón was involved in the organization of the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA) and initiated a project known as the Plan Chardón, which involved a plan for the development of Agriculture Technicians. [76]
Felipe Rose (born 1954) – American founding member of disco group the Village People; mother is Puerto Rican, father is Native American; Frankie Ruiz (1958–1998) – Puerto Rican salsa singer [92] Hilton Ruiz (1952–2006) – Puerto Rican American jazz pianist in the Afro-Cuban jazz mold; resident of Teaneck, New Jersey [93]
President of the Society of Puerto Rican Authors. Also founded the Puerto Rico Academy of Fine Arts. [14] Lolita Tizol, educator. At a time when most people in Ponce, as in most of Puerto Rico, did not know how to read and write, Tizol took it upon herself to overcome challenges to help others. [15] Margot Arce de Vázquez, educator. Founder of ...
This category page lists notable people of Puerto Rican national origin or descent who were born or reside in the United States. Individuals who were born or reside in Puerto Rico are listed at Category:Puerto Rican people .
Since World War I Puerto Ricans and people of Puerto Rican descent have participated in every conflict in which the United States has been involved as members of the United States Armed Forces. The following nine Puerto Ricans, including those of Puerto Rican descent, [ note 1 ] have made the ultimate sacrifice and were posthumously awarded the ...
This is a list of notable people who were either born in San Juan, Puerto Rico or who were not born in San Juan, but who are or were longtime residents of the city. San Juan has been the birthplace and the place of residence of many Puerto Ricans and people who are not of Puerto Rican heritage who became notable artists, military personnel, politicians, scientists and sportsmen; locally ...
This is a list of Puerto Rican literary figures, including poets, novelists, short story authors, and playwrights.It includes people who were born in Puerto Rico, people who are of Puerto Rican ancestry, and long-term residents or immigrants who have made Puerto Rico their home, and who are recognized for their literary work.