Juan Francisco Luis
Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Born
1940
85 years ago
Died
June 4th, 2011
14 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States Virgin Islands
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Served as the 23rd Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. Played a significant role in local politics and governance during the late 20th century. Worked to address various political and social issues within the islands, helping to guide the territory through challenges faced in that era. His tenure is marked by a commitment to the development of the Virgin Islands.
Served as the 23rd Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Held the office from 1975 to 1978
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