Pedro Albizu Campos

Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos (September 12, 1891 – April 21, 1965) born in Tenerias Village in Ponce, Puerto Rico was the son of Alejandro Albizu and Juana Campos. He was also the nephew of Juan Morel Campos, one of Puerto Rico's greatest composers of danzas. Albizu was the leader and president of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party and avid advocate of Puerto Rican independence from the United States by what ever means necessary. Albizu felt that Puerto Rico deserved the same right as the United States and other countries had to fight for independence.

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September 12 - 1891 - April 21 - 1965 - Ponce - Puerto Rico - Juan Morel Campos - Puerto Rican Nationalist Party - Puerto Rican independence - United States

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Known as an energetic orator he is known also as El Maestro ("The Teacher").

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