Juan Francisco Luis
Juan Francisco Luis (July 10, 1940 – June 4, 2011) was a Puerto Rican-U.S. Virgin Islander politician who served as the third elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, and the territory's 23rd governor overall. As lieutenant governor, Luis assumed the governorship on January 2, 1978, succeeding Governor Cyril King, who died in office. He served as governor from 1978 until 1987, becoming the longest-serving governor in the history of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Juan Francisco Luis | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office January 2, 1978 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Lieutenant | Henry Millin Julio Brady |
| Preceded by | Cyril King |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Farrelly |
| 3rd Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 2, 1978 | |
| Governor | Cyril King |
| Preceded by | Athniel C. Ottley |
| Succeeded by | Henry Millin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1940 Vieques, Puerto Rico |
| Died | June 4, 2011 (aged 70) Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1974) Independent Citizens Movement (1974–1978) Independent (1978–2011) |
| Spouse | Luz Guadalupe |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
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