Juan María Santamaría Rodríguez
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Juan Santamaría Rodríguez was a drummer in the Costa Rican army, officially recognized as the national hero of his country for his actions in the 1856 Second Battle of Rivas, in the Filibuster War.
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A depiction of the Second Battle of Rivas under the statue of Santamaría in Alajuela
Another feature of the statue in Alajuela depicting Santamaría's death.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
The bronze statue of Juan Santamaría in Alajuela.
The painting titled "La Quema del Méson por Juan Santmaría" done by Costa Rican painter Enrique Echandi in 1896.
The baptismal certificate of Juan Santamaría. He was baptized in Alajuela, Costa Rica.About this person
Juan Santamaría Rodríguez was a drummer in the Costa Rican army, officially recognized as the national hero of his country for his actions in the 1856 Second Battle of Rivas, in the Filibuster War. He died in the battle carrying a torch he used to light the enemy stronghold on fire, securing a victory for Costa Rica against American mercenary William Walker and his forces. Thirty five years after his death, he began to be idolized and was used as a propaganda tool to inspire Costa Rican nationalism. A national holiday in Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría Day, is held annually on April 11 to commemorate his death.
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