Preceded by Angel Viera Martinez Spouse(s) Eva Toro Franquiz Preceded by Diego Roman Artiguez Died Bayamon, Puerto Rico | Role Politician Preceded by Jose E. Salichs Name Severo Ramirez Succeeded by Ronny Jarabo | |
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Alma mater University of Puerto RicoHarvard University Children Jorge Colberg Toro, Severo Colberg Toro Education | ||
Preceded by Rafael Durand Manzanal Political party Popular Democratic Party Similar Ronny Jarabo, Rafael Hernández Colón, Zaida Cucusa Hernández | ||
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Severo E. Colberg Ramírez (1924−1990) was a Puerto Rican politician. He served as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, and was the Speaker from 1982 to 1985. He was affiliated to the Popular Democratic Party (PPD).
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Early years and studies
Colberg Ramírez was born in Cabo Rojo. He received his Bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of Puerto Rico, and his Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. He worked at the University of Puerto Rico as an aide to the Dean of Administration, and as a professor and director at the Graduate School of Public Administration.
Political career
Colberg Ramírez was first elected to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives in 1964. He remained in that position until 1968. In 1969, he went on to occupy a seat in the Senate of Puerto Rico, filling a vacancy left by Rafael Durand Manzanal. That same year, he served as Secretary of the Senate and presided the Commission of Treasury until 1972.
In 1972, he ran again for the House of Representatives at the general election. After being elected, he served as President pro tempore of the House. He was again reelected at the 1976 general elections, and was appointed as Minority Speaker for his party. In 1982, he was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. He served as such until 1984.
Personal life
Colberg Ramírez was married to Eva Toro Franquiz. Their son, Jorge Colberg Toro, is currently a member of the House of Representatives with the PPD. Another son, Severo Colberg Toro, was a member of the House from 1993 to 2004 and ran unsuccessfully for the Senate at the 2004 general elections. Another notable member of his family was his cousin Dr. Rebekah Colberg, known as "The Mother of Women's Sports in Puerto Rico". Colberg Ramírez died in 1990, in the city of Bayamón.