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León Cortés Castro

President of Costa Rica (1882-1946)

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León Cortés Castro was a Costa Rican educator, lawyer and politician who served as the 28th President of Costa Rica from 1936 to 1940. His presidency was marked by an extensive public works program, including the construction of numerous public schools and the former La Sabana International Airport, leading contemporaries to refer to his government as the gobierno del cemento y la varilla.

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Born
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Place of birth
Alajuela wd
Died
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Place of death
San José wd
Citizenship
Costa Rica wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
National Republican Party wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Costa Rica (8 May 1936 – 8 May 1940)

Questions

When was León Cortés Castro born?
León Cortés Castro was born on 8 December 1882 in Alajuela.
What positions has León Cortés Castro held?
Positions held by León Cortés Castro include: President of Costa Rica (1936–1940).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): León Cortés Castro · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q889166 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Povedano - León Cortés Castro, pte CR (adjusted).jpg by Tomás Povedano (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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