Dr. José Gualberto Padilla (July 12, 1829 – May 26, 1896), also known as El Caribe, was a physician, poet, journalist, politician, and advocate for Puerto Rico's independence. He suffered imprisonment and constant persecution by the Spanish Crown in Puerto Rico because his patriotic verses, social criticism and political ideals were considered a threat to Spanish Colonial rule of the island.
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12 July 1829 San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Died |
26 May 1896 (aged 66) Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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