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Rafael Iglesias Castro

Costa Rican politician (1861-1924)

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Rafael Anselmo José Iglesias Castro, also known as Rafael Yglesias was a Costa Rican politician and businessman who served as the 16th President of Costa Rica from 1894 to 1902, for two consecutive terms. The founder of the Civil Party, he was the second-youngest person to assume the presidency.

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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, diplomat, entrepreneur, merchant wd
Education
Colegio San Luis Gonzaga wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Costa Rica
  • ambassador

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
  • Cross of Military Merit

Questions

When was Rafael Iglesias Castro born?
Rafael Iglesias Castro was born on 16 April 1861 in San José.
What positions has Rafael Iglesias Castro held?
Positions held by Rafael Iglesias Castro include: President of Costa Rica; ambassador.
Where did Rafael Iglesias Castro study?
Rafael Iglesias Castro was educated at Colegio San Luis Gonzaga.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rafael Iglesias Castro · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q889083 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Rafael Iglesias Castro.jpg by Carlos Sanabria Gonzalez (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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