Manuel Antonio Alonso | |
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 Dr. Manuel A. Alonso | |
| Born | October 6, 1822 San Juan, Puerto Rico, Spanish Empire |
| Died | November 4, 1889 San Juan |
| Occupation | writer, poet, journalist, physician |
| Nationality | Spanish Empire |
| Alma mater | University of Barcelona (MD) |
| Literary movement | Liberal reform movement, costumbrismo |
| Notable works | El Gíbaro, Album Puertorriqueño |
Dr. Manuel Antonio Alonso Pacheco (October 6, 1822 – November 4, 1889) was a Puerto Rican writer, poet, journalist and physician. He is considered to be the first Puerto Rican writer of notable importance.