Rafael Cordero (educator)

Rafael Cordero (educator)

Rafael Cordero

"The Father of Public Education in Puerto Rico"
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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