José Joaquín Trejos Fernández
José Joaquín Antonio Trejos Fernández (18 April 1916 – 10 February 2010) was 35th President of Costa Rica from 1966 to 1970. His parents were Juan Trejos Quirós and Emilia Fernández Aguilar. As a student he obtained degrees in mathematics and economics from the University of Costa Rica. During Mario Echandi's administration he was part of Costa Rica's delegation in the United Nations. Trejos defeated Daniel Oduber in the election that secured him the presidency. Trejos died on 10 February 2010. In the months before his death he began to have problems, when he had an accident in December 2009.
Joaquín Trejos | |
|---|---|
| 35th President of Costa Rica | |
| In office 8 May 1966 – 8 May 1970 | |
| Vice President | Jorge Vega Rodríguez Virgilio Calvo Sánchez |
| Preceded by | Francisco Orlich |
| Succeeded by | José Figueres Ferrer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 April 1916 San José |
| Died | 10 February 2010 (aged 93) San José |
| Political party | National Unification Party (Current Social Christian Unity Party) |
| Alma mater | University of Costa Rica |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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