Juan Mora Fernández
Juan Mora Fernández (1784 San José - 1854) was Costa Rica's first elected head of state in 1825. He was considered a liberal and moved the capital from Cartago to San José. He is remembered for bringing in land reform. He followed a progressive course.
Jaun Mora Fernández | |
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 Head of State of Costa Rica | |
| In office 7 April 1825 – 8 March 1829 | |
| Succeeded by | himself |
| In office 8 March 1829 – 8 March 1833 | |
| Preceded by | himself |
| Succeeded by | José Rafael Gallegos Alvarado |
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| Born | Juan Mora Fernández 12 July 1783  San José, Costa Rica |
| Died | 16 December 1854 |
| Political party | Liberal |
Because of his land reforms, an elite class of powerful coffee barons was created. The barons eventually overthrew one of his later successors.
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