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José María Castro Madriz

Costa Rican politician (1818-1892)

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José María Castro Madriz was a Costa Rican intellectual and statesman who served as President of Costa Rica from 1847 to 1849 and from 1866 to 1868. Inaugurated at age 29, he was the youngest person to ever serve as President of Costa Rica. Over a public career spanning more than four decades, he held numerous offices of state and became the first person to preside over all three branches of the Costa Rican government.

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Born
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Place of birth
San José wd
Died
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Place of death
San José wd
Citizenship
Costa Rica wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, judge, diplomat wd
Spouse
Pacífica Fernández wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Costa Rica

Questions

When was José María Castro Madriz born?
José María Castro Madriz was born on 1 September 1818 in San José.
What positions has José María Castro Madriz held?
Positions held by José María Castro Madriz include: President of Costa Rica.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José María Castro Madriz · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q561579 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: José María Castro Madriz.JPG by Aquiles Bigot (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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