Juan Luis Boscio
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Boscio and the second or maternal family name is Desprez.
Juan Luis Boscio Desprez (21 June 1896[3] – 3 September 1980[4]) was a Puerto Rican merchant and Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico from 1961 to 1964. During his tenure as mayor, in 1962, a major shopping mall opened in the city called Centro del Sur which, at the moment of its opening was "the most modern in the Caribbean".[5]
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Juan Luis Boscio Desprez | |
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Preceded by | Carlos Juan Cintrón |
Succeeded by | Eduardo Ruberté Bisó |
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Ponce district | |
In office 1940–1941 | |
125th Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
In office 1961–1964 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 21 June 1896[1] Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico |
Died | 3 September 1980(1980-09-03) (aged 84) Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Political party | PPD |
Spouse | Herminia Monllor Long |
Children | Roberto, Jose Luis, Gladys |
Profession | Merchant ("Almacenes Monllor y Boscio")[2] |
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