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José María Figueres

42nd President of Costa Rica (1994-1998)

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José María Figueres Olsen is a Costa Rican businessman and politician, who served as President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998. He also ran for president in the 2022 presidential election but was defeated by Rodrigo Chaves.

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Born
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Place of birth
San José wd
Citizenship
Costa Rica wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
National Liberation Party wd
Education
United States Military Academy, John F. Kennedy School of Government wd
Spouse
Josette Altmann- Borbón wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Costa Rica (8 May 1994 – 8 May 1998)
  • president

Awards wd

  • Order of José Matías Delgado

Questions

When was José María Figueres born?
José María Figueres was born on 24 December 1954 in San José.
What positions has José María Figueres held?
Positions held by José María Figueres include: President of Costa Rica (1994–1998); president.
Where did José María Figueres study?
José María Figueres was educated at United States Military Academy, John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José María Figueres · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q82593 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: José María Figueres Olsen (2012) (cropped).jpg by Postcode Lottery Green Challenge (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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