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Tomas Blanco
Born December 9, 1900 in San Juan. Died April 12, 1975 in San Juan. Writer and historian known for his essays on Puerto Rican identity, culture, and society.
Blanco received his primary and secondary education in Catholic schools. He moved to the United States where he enrolled in the Georgetown University to study medicine. He traveled throught Europe and in Spain he started writing literary and music criticism. After his return to the island, he wrote about Puerto Rican subjects. Blanco is best known for writing what is considered to be one of the best histories of the island, "Prontuario Historico de Puerto Rico" (1935). Among other Blanco's recognized works are "El Prejuicio Racial en Puerto Rico" (Racial Prejudice in Puerto Rico), "Los Aguinaldos del Infante" (Christmas Stories for Children), "Cuentos sin Ton ni Son" and "Los Vates."
