José Joaquín Mora Porras (1818–1860) was a

Costa Rica Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as Maritime bo ...

politician A politician is a person who participates in Public policy, policy-making processes, usually holding an elective position in government. Politicians represent the people, make decisions, and influence the formulation of public policy. The roles ...

. He was the younger brother of the presidents of that country,

Juan Rafael Mora Porras Juan Rafael Mora Porras (8 February 1814, San José, Costa Rica – 30 September 1860) was President of Costa Rica from 1849 to 1859. Life and career Mora first assumed the presidency upon the resignation of his younger brother, Miguel Mor ...

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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1818 births 1860 deaths Costa Rican politicians {{CostaRica-politician-stub