Virgilio Davila (January 28, 1869-August 22, 1943), born in the town of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico was a poet of patriotic themes,an educator, politician and buisinessman. January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... Toa Baja is a municipality of Puerto Rico. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ...

Virgilio Davila (1869-1943) Seal of the City of Bayamon Mayor of Bayamon 1905-1910

Davila was influenenced by the literary collection of his parents, both of whom were teachers, at an early age. He attended private schools were he earned both his primary and secondary education. Davila earned his Bachelors degree in the "Civil Institude of Higher Learning" in 1895. He taught school in the town of Gurabo. Image File history File links Image of Virgilio Davila from public domain sit of the Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administraion at:http://www. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Gurabo is a small town in Puerto Rico. ...

Davila and his wife had a son on October 7, 1898, Jose Antonio Davila, in the City of Bayamon, who would one day take after his father and become a well known poet himself. Dr. Jose Antonio Davila (October 7, 1898-December 4, 1941) born in the City of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was a well known poet during Puerto Ricos post-modern era of poetry. ...

His experience as a teacher plus his agricultural experiences created in him an immense love for his country which later would be reflected in his poetry. In 1903, Davila published his first book of poems. In this book he included poems which he wrote about Jose de Diego, Federico Degetau and Lola Rodriguez de Tio. He also included poems about the island and love in general. In 1904, Davila directed the weekly publication "Chantelier", which he co-founded with Braulio Dueño Colon. Davila is considered by many as one of Puerto Rico's greatest representatives of the modern literary era. 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... Jose de Diego (1866-1921), born in the City of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was considered as one of the islands greatest speakers. ... Federico Degetau (December 5, 1862 – January 20, 1914) was a Puerto Rican politician, lawyer, writer, author, and the first Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico to the United States House of Representatives. ... Lola Rodríguez de Tío (September 14, 1848-November 10, 1924), born in San German, Puerto Rico was the first Puerto Rican born poetist to establish herself a reputation as a great poet throughout all of Latin-America. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Braulio Dueño Colon (March 26, 1854-April 4, 1934) born in the City of San Juan, Puerto Rico was a renowned musician and composer. ...

In 1905, Virgilio Davila ran for Mayor of the Municipality of Bayamon. He won the election and served as the Mayor of Bayamon from 1905 to 1910. 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Bayam n (not to be confused with Bayamo, Cuba) is a city in northern Puerto Rico. ...

Together with Braulio Dueño Colon and Manuel Fernandez Juncos, Davila prepared a book of school songs. Davila wrote many poems that were published in many publications and newspapers of the day. He also wrote a book for his grandchildren, titled "A Book for my Grandchildren" in 1928. Manuel Fernandez Juncos (December 11, 1846 - August 18, 1928) was a distinguished Puerto Rican journalist, poet, author and humanitarian who wrote the lyrics to La Borinqueña. ... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Among his better known poems are the following:

• "Patria"(1903)

• "Viviendo y Amando"(1912)

• "Aromas del Terruño"(1916)

• "No des tu Tierra al Extaño". He was greatly influenced by Victor Hugo and his style is considered traditional.

Virgilio Davila died in the City of Bayamon on August 22, 1943. He is buried in that city's Porta Coeli Cemetery. Victor Hugo Novelist, poet, playwright, dramatist, essayist and statesman, Victor-Marie Hugo (February 26, 1802–May 22, 1885) is recognized as one of the most influential French Romantic writers of the 19th century. ...

There is a pubic housing complex, school and avenue in the City of Bayamon named after Davila.

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans