Carlos Santana Becerra Explained

Carlos Santana Becerra
Office:Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
Term Start:1957
Term End:February 15, 1971
Successor:Ángel Martín Taboas
Birth Place:Manatí, Puerto Rico
Death Place:San Juan, Puerto Rico
Resting Place:Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Alma Mater:University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD)
Occupation:Lawyer, judge
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Battles:World War II

Carlos Santana Becerra (1908 – March 11, 1971) served for over 13 years as an Associate Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court.

Born in Manatí, Puerto Rico, he obtained his bachelor's degree and law degrees at the University of Puerto Rico. While a student, he was active in student politics.

Admitted to the bar in 1934, he served in various public offices, before joining the United States Army in 1943 during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he continued serving in government, including the Solicitor General's office as well as a Superior Court Judge from 1952 to 1957, when Governor Luis Muñoz Marín appointed him to the Supreme Court.

He retired on February 15, 1971, at the age of 62, shortly before his death in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 11. He was buried at Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His vacancy was filled by Associate Justice Ángel Martín Taboas.

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