Wikipedia:WikiProject Puerto Rico/Notability Criteria

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A topic has notability if it is known outside a narrow interest group or constituency, or should be because of its particular importance or impact. It is an extension of the notion of prominence for biographical articles. It differs, however, from fame and importance; while all articles on "famous" and "important" subjects are notable, not all notable subjects are famous or important.

The following is "not" official Wikipedia policy and is only intended to establish a set of requirements for the List of notable Puerto Ricans. In order to be considered a "highly notable" Puerto Rican, the person must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • 1. "First" or Greatest, the person was either the first Puerto Rican in a historical event or to accomplish a feat.

ex: Angelita Lind - Considered the "Grestest" track star in Puerto Rico.

ex: First Puerto Rican Congressman or First Puerto Rican woman to die in a war.

  • 2. "Father or Mother of ....", the person is recognized as being the founder of a movement or an idea.

ex: The Father of Black History or The Mother of Women's sports in Puerto Rico.

  • 3. Recognitions, the person has received a public or private recognition for his contributions.

ex: A government tribute, mention in a book of records, naming of a public structure, beatification, member of a Hall of Fame.

  • 4. Awards, the person is nominated or is the recipiant of an important award.

ex: The Medal of Honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Oscars, Grammy's, Tony's, Emmy's, Olympic or other sports medals of importance, Nobel Prize or a high recognition from another country.

  • 5. Historical Impact, the person's contribution has had a time lasting historical impact internationally or nationally.

ex: Eugenio Maria de Hostos - international impact; Mariana Brachetti - national impact.

  • 6. International Cultural Impact, the person's contributions may have had an impact on the World's culture.

ex: Angel Ramos founded "Telemundo"; Ramon Lopez Irizarry, invented Coco Lopez and gave the world the "Piña Colada".

  • 7. Legends, people whose deeds (or misdeeds) have become part of Puerto Rico's legend and lore. These are people who have books, movies, plays, etc. about them.

ex: Roberto Cofresi - pirate; Felipe Birriel- "EL Gigante de Carolina"

  • 8. Internationally renowned, the person is an internationally recognized figure or champion.

ex: Jennifer Lopez

  • 9. Pioneers or Founders, the person was either a pioneer in the developement or founder of an institution or company of great importance.

ex: Paquito Cordero - television pioneer, Joseph A. Unanue - Goya Foods


The following Wikipedians have agreed to monitor the list by making sure that the names on it or added meet the minimum requirements stated in the criteria and thereby keeping the list up to a high standard.:

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