José J. Benítez Díaz

José J. Benítez Díaz
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the Humacao district
In office
1917–1924
Personal details
BornNovember 24, 1865
Luquillo, Puerto Rico
DiedAugust 25, 1947 (81)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Political partyUnion of Puerto Rico
ProfessionPolitician, Entrepreneur

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.

References

  1. ^ 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. ^ aged 40 in 1907 when he served on the jury which convicted Panchito Dones[citation needed]
  3. ^ Militarismo y clases sociales en Vieques, 1910-1950