José de Guzmán Benítez
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.
José de Guzmán Benítez | |
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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 by | Pedro Juan Rosaly |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Chevalier |
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| Born | 1857 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | 28 October 1923 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Spouse | Carmen Soto Rodriguez |
| Children | Jose Ignacio (1884–1941) |
| Profession | Attorney |
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