Andrés González Muñoz facts for kids
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Andrés González Muñoz
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| Governor of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1898–1898 |
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| Preceded by | Ricardo de Ortega y Diez |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo de Ortega y Diez |
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| Born | 1840 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Died | January 11, 1898 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Andrés González Muñoz was a Cuban politician who had a very short time as the leader of Puerto Rico in 1898. He was born in 1840 in Santiago de Cuba, which was then a Spanish colony. His father was from Venezuela, and his mother was from the same city where he was born.
Who Was Andrés González Muñoz?
Andrés González Muñoz was a military officer and a politician. He is mainly remembered for his very brief time as the Governor of Puerto Rico. This was a time when Puerto Rico was still a Spanish colony.
Early Life and Military Career
Andrés González Muñoz started his military training early. In 1862, he graduated as a Lieutenant from the Segovia Artillery Academy in Spain. He quickly moved up in rank because of his service to Spain.
- He became a Lieutenant colonel for his actions during the Ten Years' War (a conflict in Cuba).
- Later, he was promoted to General after fighting in the Third Carlist War back in Spain.
- In 1895, he was named "Second Corporal" of Puerto Rico, a high military position, but he held it for only 19 days.
- After returning to Cuba, he reached the rank of Lieutenant general.
Governor for a Day
In 1898, Andrés González Muñoz was given a very important job. He was appointed Captain general of Puerto Rico. This meant he was to be the top leader, like a governor. His main task was to help set up the "Autonomous Charter." This was a new plan to give Puerto Rico more self-rule, meaning they could make more of their own decisions.
He left Spain and arrived in San Juan, the capital, on January 11, 1898. People were there to welcome him. However, just eight hours after the welcoming ceremony, he sadly died from a heart attack. He was buried in the Cathedral of San Juan. After his death, Ricardo de Ortega y Diez became Governor for a short time, until Manuel Macías y Casado took over.
See also
In Spanish: Andrés González Muñoz para niños
