José de Diego
José de Diego y Martínez (April 16, 1866 – July 16, 1918) was a statesman, journalist, poet, lawyer, and advocate for Puerto Rico's political autonomy in union with Spain and later of independence from the United States who was referred to by his peers as "The Father of the Puerto Rican Independence Movement".
José de Diego | |
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De Diego in 1898 | |
| Born | April 16, 1866 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
| Died | July 16, 1918 (aged 52) New York, New York, United States |
| Resting place | Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery |
| Occupation | Statesman, poet, attorney, legislator, journalist |
| Language | Spanish |
| Nationality | Spanish - Puerto Rican Province |
| Education | Polytechnic College of Logroño |
| Alma mater | University of Barcelona JD University of Habana (1891) |
| Period | 1881–1918 |
| Notable works | A Laura |
| Spouse | Georgina Blanes |
| Children | José, Elisa Estrella, Georgina |
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