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Elevation to Royal Villa
- When
- May 7, 1836
- Where
- Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
The settlement of Mayagüez was elevated to the royal status of villa by the government of Spain on May 7, 1836.
This administrative change resulted in Rafael Mangual being named as the first mayor of the newly designated villa. The event occurred in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, during the Spanish colonial period.
Sources
- Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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