Francisco Romero
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
About Francisco Romero
Lived 1790 – 1870 (aged 79–80).
Francisco Romero (ca. 1790 – ca. 1870) was an interim Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 1847 and again in 1866.
Background Francisco Romero came to Puerto Rico from Venezuela around 1821 and settled in Ponce, where he was a landowner. In 1836, Romero had been one of a team of three assistants to Barrio Playa mayor, Sargent Rafael Muñoz, before becoming mayor of Ponce some 10 years later.
First mayoral term (1847) Romero was mayor of Ponce starting on 1 July 1847, and ended his mayoral term around 31 August 1847 when Juan Lacot took over.
Second mayoral term (1866) Romero was interim corregidor mayor of Ponce starting on 1 September 1866 and ending sometime around 31 October 1866 when another interim corregidor mayor, Carlos Cabrera y Martínez, took over.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco Romero?
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
When was Francisco Romero born?
Francisco Romero was born in 1790 in Ponce.
When did Francisco Romero die?
Francisco Romero died in 1870 in Ponce.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francisco Romero (mayor)
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