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Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes

1785 – 1852

Costa Rican politician

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About Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes

Lived 1785 – 1852 (aged 66). Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes was a Costa Rican politician.

Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes (November 1, 1785 – August 8, 1852) was a Costa Rican politician, priest, educator, and signer of the Costa Rican declaration of independence.

He was born in Bagaces, Costa Rica, on 1 November 1785. His parents were Jose Francisco Garcia and Maria Candelaria Madriz Cervantes Ramirez.

He studied for the priesthood in León, Nicaragua. He returned to Costa Rica, and was eventually in charge of several parishes, including the parish of San José.

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Important facts

Born

1 November 1785, Bagaces

Birth century

18th century

Died

8 August 1852, Carthage

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Costa Rica

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes?

Costa Rican politician (1785-1852)

When was Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes born?

Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes was born on 1 November 1785 in Bagaces.

When did Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes die?

Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes died on 8 August 1852 in Carthage.

What was Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes's occupation?

Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes was a politician.

What nationality was Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes?

Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes was Costa Rican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes

· Wikidata: Q6301383

· DBpedia: Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes. https://biography.guide/juan-de-los-santos-madriz-y-cervantes/

MLA: "Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-de-los-santos-madriz-y-cervantes/.

Chicago: "Juan de los Santos Madriz y Cervantes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/juan-de-los-santos-madriz-y-cervantes/.

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