Fernando Figueredo

Figueredo in 1885

Fernando Figueredo was the first Cuban-American to serve in the Florida State Legislature. He represented Monroe County in 1885. He also had many other accomplishments under his name.

He served as county school superintendent.

References

  1. ↑ Morris, Allen and Joan Perry Morris, compilers. The Florida Handbook 2007-2008 31st Biennial Edition. Page 161. Peninsula Publishing. Tallahassee. 2007. ISBN 978-0-9765846-1-2 Softcover ISBN 978-0-9765846-2-9 Hardcover
  2. ↑ https://keyslibraries.org/island-chronicles-vol-6/#:~:text=Much%20of%20what%20is%20known,he%20retired%20in%20December%201919.