José J. Benítez Díaz Explained

José J. Benítez Díaz
State Senate:Puerto Rico
District:Humacao
Term Start:1917
Term End:1924
Birth Date:November 24, 1865
Birth Place:Luquillo, Puerto Rico
Death Date:August 25, 1947 (81)
Death Place:San Juan, Puerto Rico
Profession:Politician, Entrepreneur
Party:Union of Puerto Rico

José Juan Benítez Díaz (c. November 24, 1865[1]  - August 25, 1947[2]) was a Puerto Rican businessman, entrepreneur and Unionista politician. He served as a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1917 to 1924.

In 1917, Benítez Díaz was elected to the first Senate of Puerto Rico for the Union of Puerto Rico party, representing the District of Humacao. He served in that position until 1924.

After that, Benítez was the owner of Benítez Sugar Company in Vieques.[3]

José J. Benítez Díaz died on August 25, 1947, at age 81. He was buried at Cementerio San José in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Registro de Bautismos de la Parroquia de San José de la Ciudad de Luquillo . Puerto Rico, Catholic Church Records, 1645-1969 . Puerto Rico, Catholic Church Records, 1645-1969.
  2. aged 40 in 1907 when he served on the jury which convicted Panchito Dones
  3. https://archive.today/20120919183628/http://www.vieques1910-1950.com/resenas Militarismo y clases sociales en Vieques, 1910-1950