Felisa Rincón de Gautier
Known for Acting · 2 credits
- Born
- 1897-01-09
- Died
- 1994-09-16
- Place of birth
- Ceiba, Puerto Rico
- Also known as
- Doña Fela
Biography
Felisa Rincón de Gautier, better know as Doña Fela, was the first woman to hold the office of mayor of an important city in the Western Hemisphere. She served as mayor of San Juan for a period of 22 years, from 1946 to 1968. She was a pioneer in the movement for political rights for women, in establishing daycare programs for preschool children, and in establishing the first legal aid and medical assistance centers for indigents. A leader and role model for Hispanics, she also served as Goodwill Ambassador under four North American presidents. She is one of the most prominent Puerto Rican figures in the political history of our capital city.
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About Felisa Rincón de Gautier
Felisa Rincón de Gautier, better know as Doña Fela, was the first woman to hold the office of mayor of an important city in the Western Hemisphere. She served as mayor of San Juan for a period of 22 years, from 1946 to 1968. She was a pioneer in the movement for political rights for women, in establishing daycare programs for preschool children, and in establishing the first legal aid and medical assistance centers for indigents. A leader and role model for Hispanics, she also served as Goodwill Ambassador under four North American presidents.… With 2 credits spanning from 1966 to 1996, Felisa Rincón de Gautier has appeared in 2 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Felisa Rincón de Gautier Movies
- Luna de miel en Puerto Rico (1966) — as Herself
- Una pasión llamada Clara Lair (1996) — as Herself
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