Felisa Rincón de Gautier

Felisa Rincón de Gautier

Felisa Rincón de Gautier, better know as Doña Fela, was the first woman to hold the office of mayor of an important city in the Western Hemisphere. She served as mayor of San Juan for a period of 22 years, from 1946 to 1968. She was a pioneer in the movement for political rights for women, in establishing daycare programs for preschool children, and in establishing the first legal aid and medical assistance centers for indigents. A leader and role model for Hispanics, she also served as Goodwill Ambassador under four North American presidents. She is one of the most prominent Puerto Rican figures in the political history of our capital city.

  • Title: Felisa Rincón de Gautier
  • Popularity: 0.001
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1897-01-09
  • Place of Birth: Ceiba, Puerto Rico
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  • Also Known As: Doña Fela
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Felisa Rincón de Gautier Movies

  • 1966
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    Luna de miel en Puerto Rico

    Luna de miel en Puerto Rico

    5 1966 HD

    Manuel, the manager of the (real-life) Hotel Condado Beach in San Juan, and his assistant Paquito decide to promote their establishment by offering...

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  • 1996
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    Una pasión llamada Clara Lair

    Una pasión llamada Clara Lair

    1 1996 HD

    Through dramatization and interviews with her colleagues, this film captures the life and work of famed Puerto Rican poet Mercedes Negrón...

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