Rafael Cordero (educator)
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cordero and the second or maternal family name is Molina.
Rafael Cordero y Molina (October 24, 1790 – July 5, 1868), known as Maestro Cordero, was a self-educated Afro–Puerto Rican who provided free schooling to the children of his city regardless of race or social standing. He is also known as the "Father of Public Education in Puerto Rico".[1]
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Rafael Cordero y Molina | |
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Born | (1790-10-24)24 October 1790 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Died | 5 July 1868(1868-07-05) (aged 77) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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In 2004, the Catholic Church began the process of Cordero's beatification. In 2013, Pope Francis recognized him as Venerable.[2]