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Segundo Ruiz Belvis (May 13, 1829 – November 3, 1867) born in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico was a dedicated abolisionist who also fought for Puerto Rico's right to independence.

Belvis received his primary schooling in Aguadilla. He graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of Caracas of Venezuela. He also obtained his law degree from the Central University of Madrid in Spain.

In 1859, Belvis returned to Puerto Rico and took up the cause of the abololitionist in the island. The first thing he did was to free the slaves in his hacienda. He then befriended Ramón Emeterio Betances and joined "The Secret Abolitionist Society " founded by Betances. Later, he moved to the city of Mayagüez where he established his law practice. Belvis was also named the Justice of the Peace by the city's citizens.

Belvis returned to Madrid in 1865, as a representative for the abolition cause in front of the Spanish Courts. Even though his ideas were viewed as dang