Rafael Serra, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Rafael Serra

Cuban intellectual (b. 1858, d. 1909)

Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1858

Date of Death: 24-Oct-1909

Profession: journalist

Zodiac Sign: Aries

José Rafael Simón Agapito Serra y Montalvo (March 24, 1858 - October 24, 1909) was an Afro-Cuban intellectual who played a large role in supporting the Cuban War of Independence.
He worked as a writer and editor for Spanish-language newspapers in the United States.
He advocated for working class Cubans of color.
He was a key figure in New York City, contributing to a larger movement for Cuban Independence happening across the United States.