Jose Figueres Ferrer

ModernPoliticianCosta Rica1906 — 1990

Abolished Costa Rican army, three-time president.

Compare Jose Figueres Ferrer with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

1906

Died

1990

Country

Costa Rica

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score54.5

Jose Figueres Ferrer — Complete Timeline

1948 AD

Led the 1948 Costa Rican Civil WarWar◆ Major

Figueres led the National Liberation Army in a civil war against the government of Rafael

Civil WarRevolutionCosta Rica

Impact: national

Abolished the Costa Rican ArmyReform

Following the Costa Rican Civil War, Jos

Abolition of ArmyDemilitarizationCosta Rica

Impact: regionalconstructive

Nationalized Banking SystemReform◆ Major

Figueres' junta nationalized the Costa Rican banking system, bringing private banks under state control. This reform aimed to direct credit toward social and economic development.

Bank NationalizationEconomic ReformCosta Rica

Impact: nationalconstructive

1949 AD

Granted Women's SuffrageReform◆ Major

The junta led by Figueres granted women the right to vote in Costa Rica. This was enacted through a new constitution, expanding democratic participation.

Women's SuffrageDemocratic ReformCosta Rica

Impact: nationalprogressive