Capt. Angel Rivero Méndez (October 2, 1856-February 23, 1930) born in Trujillo Bajo, Puerto Rico, was a soldier, writer, journalist and a businessman who is credited with inventing the "Kola Champagne" soft drink. October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Motto: Latin: Joannes Est Nomen Eius; Spanish: Juan es su nombre (English: John is his name) Anthem: La Borinqueña Capital San Juan Largest city San Juan Official language(s) Spanish, English Government Governor Commonwealth Aníbal Acevedo Vilá Independence None (U.S. Commonwealth) Area  - Total    - Water (%)   9,104 km...

Capt. Angel Rivero Mendez (1856-1930) Cruz de la Orden de Merito Militar

Méndez' parents, Juan Rivero and Rosa Méndez, immigrated to Puerto Rico from the Canary Islands. Méndez received his primary and secondary education at the "Colegio de Jesuitas" in Santurce (a section of San Juan the capital of Puerto Rico). After he graduated, he enlisted in the Spanish Army and entered the Infantry Academy of Puerto Rico. He was given an officers commission upon graduation on August 2, 1882. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... San Juan from space, July 1997 Nickname: The Walled City Motto: Official website: http://www. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

On October 16, 1882, Méndez married Manuela Boneta Babel from San Juan. In 1885, he was accepted in the General Military Academy of Toledo in Spain. There he wrote a book about the city of Toledo tittled "Toledo". In 1886, Méndez was transferred to the Academy of Artillery in Segovia and on February 28, 1889, he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The façade of Toledo cathedral Toledo is a city located in central Spain, the capital of the province of Toledo and of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. ... Comarca Capital and Metropolitan Area Province Segovia Autonomous community Castilla y León Postal code 40001-40006 Coordinate systems  - Latitude:  - Longitude 40°57 N 4°10 0 Surface 1636 km² Altitude 1002 m Distance 87 km from Madrid 111 km from Valladolid Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 55. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

On January 1, 1890, Méndez returned to Puerto Rico and was assigned to the 12th Battalion of Plaza. He taught at the Military Preparatory Academy in San Juan and in 1896 was promoted to the rank of Captain. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). ...

As Captain, he was assigned to teach math and chemistry at the Civil Institution of Secondary Education. During this time in his life he became active in politics as member of the Unconditional Spanish Party. Méndez also founded a newspaper called "La Integridad Nacional" (The National Integrity), a political paper which represented the views of the party. Méndez, along with some others was expelled from the party and together they formed another political party. An article critizing the government, written by Méndez was published and as a consequence, he was arrested and sent to jail. Due to the rumors of war, he was pardoned by Governor Macias and on March 1, 1898, was assigned the command of the 3rd Company of the 12th Artillery Battalion at Fort San Cristobal in San Juan. March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Fort San Cristóbal is a Spanish fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ...

U.S.S. Yale (1898)

When the United States declared war against Spain, the U.S. Navy sent the U.S.S. Yale to form a blockade in San Juan Bay. On May 10, 1898, Capt. Méndez ordered his men to fire upon the Yale, thus becoming the first attack against the Americans in Puerto Rico in the Spanish-American War. For his actions he was awarded the "Cruz de la Orden de Merito Militar" (The Cross of the Order of the Military Merit) first class. However, the residents of San Juan were furious with Méndez and blamed him for the destruction caused to their city by the responding bombardments. Nothing came of those accusations and Puerto Rico became a possesion of the United States as an outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Capt. Méndez was ordered to turn over the keys of all the military installations in San Juan to General Reeds of the U.S. Army. Capt. Méndez was offered a military position by both the American and Spanish governments. He declined both offers and on April 18, 1899, he officially retired from the Spanish Army. Image File history File links Uss_harrisburg. ... Image File history File links Uss_harrisburg. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... SS Paris—a steamship built in 1888 and 1889 by J. & G. Thompson at Glasgow, Scotland—was acquired by the U. S. Navy on 27 April 1898 under charter from the International Navigation Co. ... May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ... 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Combatants United States and Cuban rebel forces Spain Casualties 379 dead (U.S. only) Unknown The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States gaining control over the former colonies of Spain in the Caribbean and Pacific. ... The Treaty of Paris of 1898, signed on December 10, 1898, ended the Spanish-American War. ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (109th in leap years). ... 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Fabrica Polo Norte

After Méndez retired, he founded the "Fabrica Polo Norte" (North Pole Factory) a soft drink company. Méndez is credited with the invention and elaboration of the "Kola Champange" soda which became and still is a very popular drink in Puerto Rico. He dedicated his spare time to obtaning records and information for the book he was writing on the Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico. He also wrote articles for the newspapers "El Imparcial", "El Mundo" and "La Correspondencia de Puerto Rico" where he defended Puerto Rican nationalism. In 1922, Méndez published his book "Crónica de la Guerra Hispano Americana en Puerto Rico" (Chronicles of the Spanish American War in Puerto Rico) which is considered one of the most complete works written in regard to that military action. El Mundo can refer to: El Mundo (Spain), Spanish newspaper El Mundo (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rican newspaper El Mundo (Argentine), Argentine newspaper El Mundo (game), four player tables game described in the Alfonso X manuscript This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise...

Angel Rivero Méndez suffered from severe depression and on February 23, 1930, he committed suicide by shooting himself in his house located in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. His remains are buried in the Old San Juan cemetery. February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Main article: San Juan, Puerto Rico Map of Old San Juan. ...

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans

list of famous Puerto Ricans in alphabetical order by last names, where applicable. ...

External link

• Spanish American War in Puerto Rico