António Pinto Soares

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pinto and the second or maternal family name is Soares.
Antonio Pinto Soares
Head of State of Costa Rica
Provisional
In office
11 September 1842 – 27 September 1842
Preceded byFrancisco Morazán Quesada
Succeeded byJosé María Alfaro Zamora
Personal details
BornAntonio Luiz Pinto Soares
1780
Porto, Kingdom of Portugal
Died6 April 1865(1865-04-06) (aged 84–85)
San José, Costa Rica
SpouseMaría del Rosario Castro Ramírez
Parent(s)Alexandre Pinto
María Custodia Soares
OccupationMilitary, Sailor
NicknameTata Pinto
Military service
Battles/wars

António Pinto Soares also known as Tata Pinto (1780 – 6 April 1865), was Head of State of Costa Rica from 11 to 27 September 1842. He led the popular uprising that overthrew Francisco Morazán.

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