Andrés Grillasca Salas
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Grillasca and the second or maternal family name is Salas.
Andrés Grillasca Salas (6 January 1888 – 19 December 1973[5]) was a Puerto Rican farmer from Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, and Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico, from 2 January 1941 to 9 May 1956. Until the 1990s administration of Rafael Cordero Santiago, Grillasca Salas had the distinction of being the longest-serving mayor of the city (16 years).[6] He was known to always dress in white clothes.[7]
Quick Facts 122nd Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Preceded by ...
Andrés Grillasca Salas | |
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122nd Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
In office 2 January 1941 – 9 May 1956[1] | |
Preceded by | José Tormos Diego |
Succeeded by | José Dapena Laguna |
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Born | 6 January 1888[2] Adjuntas, Puerto Rico |
Died | 19 December 1973(1973-12-19) (aged 85)[3] Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Spouse | Angela Trani |
Occupation | Farmer[4] |
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