About Francisco Parra Duperón
Lived 1827 – 1899 (aged 71–72). Francisco Parra Duperón was an American lawyer, known for Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño.
Francisco Parra Duperón (1827–1899) born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, was a lawyer and banker. He became a lawyer at a young age and moved from Mayagüez to Ponce, Puerto Rico, where he established his law practice. He was also one of the founders of the Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño, and he was the bank's first president from 1895 until 1896.
Legacy The city of Ponce honored him by naming part of Puerto Rico Highway 133 "Francisco Parra Duperon Street" in his honor. Pedro Juan became captain of the Seventh Brigade of the Ponce Municipal Fire Corps in 1899, while Francisco became mayor of the city of Ponce.
Death Died on September 25, 1899, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was buried at Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro in Ponce.
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Who was Francisco Parra Duperón?
Puerto Rican lawyer
When was Francisco Parra Duperón born?
Francisco Parra Duperón was born in 1827 in Mayagüez.
When did Francisco Parra Duperón die?
Francisco Parra Duperón died in 1899 in Ponce.
What was Francisco Parra Duperón's occupation?
Francisco Parra Duperón was a lawyer.
What was Francisco Parra Duperón known for?
Francisco Parra Duperón was known for Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño.
What nationality was Francisco Parra Duperón?
Francisco Parra Duperón was American.
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