Eduardo Neumann Gandía
| Eduardo Neumann Gandía | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1852 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Died |
1913 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Occupation | Historian |
Eduardo Neumann Gandía (1852 – 1913), was one of Puerto Rico's most accomplished historians. He is particularly best known for his 19th century "History of Ponce." [1] He was born in San Juan, but died in Ponce, his "beloved city."
Neumman was also a prolific art collector. He had particularly keen interest in Taino and Antillean pottery in Puerto Rico. Part of his "Bird-Effigy" bowl collection was acquired by Jesse Walter Fewkes in 1919.[2]
Honors and recognitions
In San Juan there is a public housing development also named after him. There is a middle school in Ponce honoring his memory and contributions. He is also recognized at Ponce's Park of Illustrious Ponce Citizens.[3]
Further reading
Among his many works are:
- Verdadera y Auténtica Historia de la Ciudad de Ponce by Eduardo Neumann Gandía
(San Juan, P. R.: Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña) 1987.
- Impressiones de viaje by Eduardo Neumann Gandía
- Benefactores y Hombres Notables de Puerto Rico by Eduardo Neumann Gandia. 1896.
References
- ↑ Verdadera y autentica Historia de Ponce
- ↑ The aborigines of Porto Rico and neighboring islands
- ↑ Tricentennial Park: History. TravelPonce. Retrieved 9 June 2012.