When was Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia born?

Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia was born on 10 March 1900 in San José.

What positions has Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia held?

Positions held by Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia include: President of Costa Rica (1840–1844).

Where did Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia study?

Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia was educated at UCLouvain.

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Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia

President of Costa Risueña from 1940 to 1944

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Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia was a Costa Rican physician and politician who served as the 29th President of Costa Rica from 1940 to 1944. The founder of Calderonism, he had previously represented San José in the Constitutional Congress from 1934 to 1940.

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Born: 10 March 1900 wd
Place of birth: San José wd
Died: 9 June 1970 wd
Place of death: San José wd
Citizenship: Costa Rica wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: National Republican Party wd
Education: UCLouvain wd
Spouse: Yvonne Clays Spoelders wd

Positions held wd

President of Costa Rica (8 May 1840 – 8 May 1844)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1991)

Questions

When was Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia born?: Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia was born on 10 March 1900 in San José.
What positions has Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia held?: Positions held by Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia include: President of Costa Rica (1840–1844).
Where did Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia study?: Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia was educated at UCLouvain.

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Last updated 5 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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