José Rafael Gallegos

José Rafael Gallegos Alvarado

José Rafael de Gallegos y Alvarado (31 October 1784, Cartago, Costa Rica - 14 August 1850) was president of Costa Rica's Junta Superior Gubernativa from October 1822 to January 1823 and head of state of Costa Rica from March 1833 until March 1835 and again from May 1845 to June 1846.

Political offices
Preceded by
Juan Mora
Head of State of Costa Rica
1833-1835
Succeeded by
Braulio Carrillo
Preceded by
Francisco María Oreamuno
Head of State of Costa Rica
1845-1846
Succeeded by
José María Alfaro