About José Joaquín Mora Porras
Lived 1818 – 1860 (aged 42). José Joaquín Mora Porras was a Costa Rican politician.
José Joaquín Mora Porras (21 February 1818 – 17 December 1860) was a Costa Rican military officer and politician. He was the younger brother of the presidents of that country, Juan Rafael Mora Porras and Miguel Mora Porras, and was deputy commander of the armed forces in San Jose, Costa Rica.
During the war against the filibusters, he played an important role as deputy commander in chief of the army of Costa Rica and Central forces chief.
In the port of Puntarenas, Costa Rica there exists a series of tiled murals on low walls arrayed around the more modern, single water tower. This location is purportedly where he would be executed by firing squad.
His great-great-granddaughter is actress Madeleine Stowe.
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Who was José Joaquín Mora Porras?
Costa Rican politician
When was José Joaquín Mora Porras born?
José Joaquín Mora Porras was born on 21 February 1818 in San José.
When did José Joaquín Mora Porras die?
José Joaquín Mora Porras died on 17 December 1860 in San Salvador.
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José Joaquín Mora Porras was a politician.
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José Joaquín Mora Porras was Costa Rican.
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