Juan Rafael Mora Porras

Juan Rafael Mora Porras, widely known as Don Juanito, was a Costa Rican merchant and politician who served as the 2nd President of Costa Rica for three consecutive terms (1849–1859). He is especially recognized for leading the country to victory over the filibusters led by William Walker during the Filibuster War. Because of his leadership in this campaign, the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica officially declared him a "national hero and liberator" on 16 September 2010. He remains one of the most recognized and important figures in Costa Rican history.