Puerto Rican writer, puppeteer, and librarian (1899–1982)
1899 — 1982
Quick Facts
Profession
Puerto Rican writer, puppeteer, and librarian (1899–1982)
Born
February 2, 1899
Died
1982 (age ~83)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
librarian, historian, puppeteer
1899
Born in Cidra (1899-02-02)
1982
Died in New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
Pura Belpré is Puerto Rican writer, puppeteer, and librarian (1899–1982). Born in 1899.
Pura Belpré was born on February 2, 1899.
Pura Belpré died in 1982, at approximately 83 years of age.
Pura — February 2, 1899
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Would you name your baby Pura?
Guestbook
Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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