Pedro Alborna Soler
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Pedro Alborna Soler was the first Spanish DC (Doctor of Chiropractic). 30 year old Peter A. Soler matriculated into Palmer School of Chiropractic and Infirmary on August 2, 1916. He listed his home address at the time as Springfield, Massachusetts. He as issued matriculation number 2958 and paid $250 for a 12 month course of study. Prior to entering Palmer his occupation was steward in a hotel. He was referred to Palmer School by Dr. Cary.
On 28 September 1916, Pedro transferred to the 36 month program being offered at that time. Subsequently he was permitted, by faculty decision, to return to the 12 month program from which he graduated on November 11, 1917. It was noted that he remained eligible to complete the longer program if he wished. He achieve 17 A's ; 7 B's and 4 C's. He moved to Spain to practice chiropractic after graduation and was the first chiropractor to practice there, in Plaza Ledesma in Barcelona.
