About Ricardo Moreno Cañas
Lived 1890 – 1938 (aged 48). Ricardo Moreno Cañas was a Costa Rican politician.
Ricardo Moreno Cañas (May 8, 1890 – August 23, 1938) was a Costa Rican physician and congressman.
He was shot dead by Beltrán Cortés, reportedly due to an unsuccessful surgery Moreno performed on him.
He is a historical personality revered and prayed to religiously by the local population.
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Who was Ricardo Moreno Cañas?
Costa Rican politician (1890–1938)
When was Ricardo Moreno Cañas born?
Ricardo Moreno Cañas was born on 8 May 1890 in San José.
When did Ricardo Moreno Cañas die?
Ricardo Moreno Cañas died on 23 August 1938 in San José.
What was Ricardo Moreno Cañas's occupation?
Ricardo Moreno Cañas was a politician.
What nationality was Ricardo Moreno Cañas?
Ricardo Moreno Cañas was Costa Rican.
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