José Benito Paz Falcón
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
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José Benito Paz Falcón (c. 1800 – c. 1860) was one of five interim mayors of Ponce, Puerto Rico, during the period of 14 February 1854 to 24 July 1854.[2][3] The other four interim mayors during that six-month period were Julio Duboc, Escolástico Fuentes, Pablo Manfredi, and Antonio E. Molina.[4]
José Benito Paz Falcón | |
|---|---|
| 58th Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
| In office 14 February 1854 – 24 July 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Pablo Manfredi |
| Succeeded by | Antonio E. Molina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1800 |
| Died | c. 1860 |
| Profession | Pharmacist[1] |
Introduction to politics
In 1820, Paz Falcón had been part of the Ponce ayuntamiento under mayor Ortiz de la Renta where he performed as one of two Sindico procurador, some 34 years before he became mayor himself.[5] In 1822, he was elected to serve as Diputado provincial (provincial representative).[6]
