Muñoz Rivera, Luis, 1859-1916
Luis Muñoz Rivera July 17, 1859, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico – November 15, 1916 San Juan, Puerto Rico; Early in his life, Muñoz Rivera began writing poetry. However, he did not publish any of his work until he was 23 years old. In 1882, Mario Braschi, an editor working for a newspaper named El Pueblo, accepted to publish a poem titled ¡Adelante!. Braschi advised Muñoz Rivera to continue writing, urging him to concentrate on science and politics, instead of authoring love poems. Muñoz Rivera then began writing about Puerto Rico's political status, promoting the necessity of an autonomous government; Muñoz Rivera decided to follow his uncle, Vicente Muñoz Barrios ideals and in 1883 joined the Liberal Party; married Amalia Marín, 1893; son Luis Muñoz Marín;
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