António Pinto Soares
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pinto and the second or maternal family name is Soares.
António Pinto Soares (1780 – April 6, 1865) was Head of State of Costa Rica from September 11 to September 27, 1842.
He led the popular uprising that overthrew Francisco Morazán on September 11, 1842, and served as Head of State until September 27, when he peacefully handled power to José María Alfaro.