Miguel Hernández Agosto

Miguel Hernández Agosto (April 5, 1927 – March 18, 2016) was a Puerto Rican politician. He worked with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He started his political career as a Cabinet member, but eventually became a Senator at-large. Hernández Agosto served as President of the Senate of Puerto Rico for 12 years (1981-1993).


Miguel Hernández Agosto
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9th President of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
January 2, 1981 – December 31, 1992
Preceded byLuis A. Ferré
Succeeded byRoberto Rexach Benítez
President pro tempore of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
1973–1976
Preceded byJuan Cancel Ríos
Succeeded byManuel Ramos Barroso
Member of the Senate of Puerto Rico
In office
1970–1997
Personal details
Born(1927-04-05)April 5, 1927
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
DiedMarch 18, 2016(2016-03-18) (aged 88)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Political partyPopular Democratic Party
Spouse(s)María Casanova
Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (B.A.)
Michigan State (M.S.)
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
University of Michigan
ProfessionPolitician, Attorney

Agosto died in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 18, 2016 at the age of 88.[1]

References

  1. "Fallece ex presidente del Senado, Miguel Hernández Agosto". Univision. Retrieved March 23, 2016.

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