Rafael Cordero (educator)
Rafael Cordero | |
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"The Father of Public Education in Puerto Rico" |
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Born | October, 1790 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Died | July 5, 1868 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Occupation | Educator |
Notes In 2004, the Roman Catholic Church began the process of Cordero's beatification |
Rafael Cordero (October, 1790–July 5, 1868), known as "The Father of Public Education in Puerto Rico", was a self-educated Puerto Rican who provided free schooling to children regardless of their race or social standing.
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