Emilio Fagot

Emilio Fagot
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
In office
1929–1933
Preceded by Guillermo Vivas Valdivieso
Succeeded by Blas Oliveras
Personal details
Born 2 February 1883[1]
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Died 28 January 1946(1946-01-28) (aged 62)[1]
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Nationality Puerto Rican
Profession politician

Emilio Fagot (2 February 1883 - 28 January 1946) was a Puerto Rican politician and Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico from 1929 to 1933.

Early years

Fagot was born in Ponce on 2 February 1883 into a family of farmers.[1]

Career

As Fagot loved his farming land as well homeland he became intensely interested in politics. His love for his people led him to found a new political party: Partido Popular Ponceño. Through his party he formed a coalition between the Socialist and Republican parties that led him to winning the 1924 elections and become mayor of Ponce.

Presidential visit

Emilio Fagot is best known for his welcoming and hosting of US President Herbert Hoover in 1933, during the time of the Great Depression. He has the distinction of being one of three of Ponce mayors to have hosted a US President.[2]

Death

Fagot died on 28 January 1946.[1]

Legacy

Today, a major thoroughfare in Ponce is named after Mayor Fagot.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Luis Fortuño Janeiro. Album Historico de Ponce. (1692-1963). Page 283 Ponce, Puerto Rico: Imprenta Foruño. 1963.
  2. Fagot hosts US President Retrieved June 28, 2009.

See also

Political offices
Preceded by
Guillermo Vivas Valdivieso
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico
1929–1933
Succeeded by
Blas Oliveras


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