When was Óscar Arias born?

Óscar Arias was born on 13 September 1941 in Heredia.

What positions has Óscar Arias held?

Positions held by Óscar Arias include: President of Costa Rica (2006–2010); President of Costa Rica (1986–1990); President of the United Nations Security Council; president.

Where did Óscar Arias study?

Óscar Arias was educated at Boston University, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Costa Rica, University of Essex.

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Óscar Arias

President of Costa Rica (1986–1990, 2006–2010)

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Óscar Arias Sánchez is a Costa Rican politician, activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who was the president of Costa Rica from 1986 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2010.

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Born: 13 September 1941 wd
Place of birth: Heredia wd
Citizenship: Costa Rica wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: National Liberation Party wd
Education: Boston University, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Costa Rica, University of Essex wd
Spouse: Margarita Penón, Margarita García wd

Positions held wd

President of Costa Rica (8 May 2006 – 8 May 2010)
President of Costa Rica (8 May 1986 – 8 May 1990)
President of the United Nations Security Council
president

Awards wd

Nobel Peace Prize (1987)
Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Audubon Medal (1988)
honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca
honorary doctor of Harvard University
honorary doctorate from Princeton University
honorary doctorate of the University of Extremadura (1996)
honorary doctor of the University of Miami (2016)
Order of Juan Mora Fernández
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1987)

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When was Óscar Arias born?: Óscar Arias was born on 13 September 1941 in Heredia.
What positions has Óscar Arias held?: Positions held by Óscar Arias include: President of Costa Rica (2006–2010); President of Costa Rica (1986–1990); President of the United Nations Security Council; president.
Where did Óscar Arias study?: Óscar Arias was educated at Boston University, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Costa Rica, University of Essex.

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