Juan Santamaría
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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. Wikipedia
Born: August 29, 1831, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Died: April 11, 1856 (age 24 years), Rivas, Nicaragua
Known for: National hero of Costa Rica
Nationality: Costa Rican
Parents: Manuela Santamaría Rodríguez