António Pinto Soares
Antonio Pinto Soares | |
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| Head of State of Costa Rica Provisional | |
| In office 11 September 1842 – 27 September 1842 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco Morazán Quesada |
| Succeeded by | José María Alfaro Zamora |
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| Born | Antonio Luiz Pinto Soares 1780 Porto, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 6 April 1865 (aged 84–85) San José, Costa Rica |
| Spouse | María del Rosario Castro Ramírez |
| Parent(s) | Alexandre Pinto María Custodia Soares |
| Occupation | Military, Sailor |
| Nickname | Tata Pinto |
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António Pinto Soares also known as Tata Pinto (1780 – 6 April 1865), was Head of State of Costa Rica from 11 to 27 September 1842. He led the popular uprising that overthrew Francisco Morazán.