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Felisa Rincón de Gautier

Felisa Rincón de Gautier, better know as Doña Fela, was the first woman to hold the office of mayor of an important city in the Western Hemisphere. She served as mayor of San Juan for a period of 22 years, from 1946 to 1968. She was a pioneer in the movement for political rights for women, in establishing daycare programs for preschool children, and in establishing the first legal aid and medical assistance centers for indigents. A leader and role model for Hispanics, she also served as Goodwill Ambassador under four North American presidents. She is one of the most prominent Puerto Rican figures in the political history of our capital city.


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Born:
Jan 9, 1897 In Ceiba, Puerto Rico
Movie/TV Credits:
2
First Appeared:
In the movie Luna de miel en Puerto Rico 1966-01-01
Latest Project:
Movie Una pasión llamada Clara Lair 1996-01-02
Known For
Poster of Una pasión llamada Clara Lair
Poster of Luna de miel en Puerto Rico
Filmography
Movie Una pasión llamada Clara Lair Herself 1996-01-02
Movie Luna de miel en Puerto Rico Herself 1966-01-01
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