Famous Puerto Ricans: E

1781–1852 · Gurabo · History • Public Service

Municipal leader who served several terms as mayor and is credited with founding Gurabo in 1815.

1851–1892 · San Juan · Orator • Writer

Orator and writer born January 2, 1851, in San Juan. He founded the Ateneo Puertorriqueño, one of Puerto Rico's most important cultural institutions. Elzaburu died February 12, 1892, in San Juan.

1916–1984 · Yauco · Education • Literature

Educator, writer, and historian whose work helped preserve the history and traditions of Yauco and Puerto Rico's southwestern region.

1913–1979 · Barceloneta · Professional Boxing

While born in Barceloneta, Escobar lived and trained in Luquillo for many years and is closely associated with the municipality. He became Puerto Rico's first world boxing champion in 1934, inspiring generations of Puerto Rican athletes.

1918–1979 · Isabela · Composer • Music

Composer best known for writing the beloved Christmas classic En Mi Viejo San Juan, one of Puerto Rico's most recognized and cherished songs.