School Address: Calle Robles Int 4 San Juan PR 928
School District: Puerto Rico Department Of Education
County: San Juan Municipio
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Dr. José Celso Barbosa was a prominent Puerto Rican physician, sociologist, and political leader known for his significant contributions to Puerto Rico’s social and political landscape. Born on July 27, 1857, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Barbosa became the first person from Puerto Rico to earn a medical degree in the United States, graduating from the University of Michigan in 1880. As a physician, he emphasized public health and hygiene, establishing medical practices and advocating for better health care in Puerto Rico. Barbosa was also a key figure in politics; he was a proponent of the island’s annexation by the United States and founded the Partido Autonomista Ortodoxo, which later evolved into the Republican Party of Puerto Rico. He served in various public roles, including as a member of Puerto Rico’s Executive Council under U.S. administration. Dr. Barbosa is also remembered for his work in education and his advocacy for workers’ rights, emphasizing the importance of education and providing opportunities for all Puerto Ricans. His legacy is celebrated on José Celso Barbosa Day, a public holiday in Puerto Rico observed on his birthday. The location you mentioned, Calle Robles Int 4 in San Juan, may refer to a site named in his honor, but specific details about activities or services provided there would require local or updated information.