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Santiago Iglesias
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For the rugby union player, see Santiago Iglesias (rugby union).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Iglesias and the second or maternal family name is Pantín.
Santiago Iglesias Pantín (February 22, 1872 – December 5, 1939), was a Spanish-born Puerto Rican socialist and trade union activist. Iglesias is best remembered as a leading supporter of statehood for Puerto Rico,[1][2] and as the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the U.S. Congress from 1933 to 1939.[3]
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Quick Facts Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Preceded by ...
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Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico | |
In office March 4, 1933 – December 5, 1939 | |
Preceded by | José Lorenzo Pesquera |
Succeeded by | Bolívar Pagán |
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Born | Santiago Iglesias Pantín (1872-02-22)February 22, 1872 A Coruña, Spain |
Died | December 5, 1939(1939-12-05) (aged 67) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Socialist |
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