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Formal Naming
- When
- 1521
- Where
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Part of
- Founding of San Juan
The settlement received its formal name Ciudad de Puerto Rico de San Juan Bautista in 1521.
In 1521, the newer settlement was given its formal name: Ciudad de Puerto Rico de San Juan Bautista. This designation provided the full official title for the city during that period.
Sources
- San Juan, Puerto Rico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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