Felisa Rincón de Gautier
Felisa Rincón de Gautier (née Marrero; also known as Doña Fela; January 9, 1897 – September 16, 1994) was a Puerto Rican politician who served as the mayor of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was the first woman to be elected as mayor of a capital city in the Americas.
Felisa Rincón de Gautier | |
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| Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| In office January 2, 1947 – January 2, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Roberto Sánchez Vilella |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Romero Barceló |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felisa Rincón Marrero January 9, 1897 Ceiba, Puerto Rico |
| Died | September 16, 1994 (aged 97) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Genaro A. Gautier |
| Profession | Pharmacist |
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