Alejandro Tapia y Rivera | |
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![]() Alejandro Tapia y Rivera | |
Born | San Juan, Captaincy General of Puerto Rico | November 12, 1826
Died | July 19, 1882 San Juan, Captaincy General of Puerto Rico | (aged 55)
Occupation | playwright, poet, writer, essayist |
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Alejandro Tapia y Rivera[note 1] (November 12, 1826 – July 19, 1882) was a Puerto Rican poet, playwright, essayist and writer. Tapia is considered to be the father of Puerto Rican literature and as the person who has contributed the most to the cultural advancement of Puerto Rico's literature. In addition to his writing, he was also an abolitionist and a women's rights advocate.
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