United States. President (1889-1893 : Harrison)

Rafael Gallegos was the son of José Rafael Gallegos, who was president of Costa Rica from 1833-1835. His wife Sara Montealegre was the daughter of José María Montealegre, who was president of Costa Rica from 1859-1863. He emigrated to San Francisco, Calif. in 1872 and was appointed Consul General of Costa Rica in San Francisco, Calif., Mar. 24, 1891.

From the description of Rafael Gallegos certificate of appointment : Washington, D.C. : DS, 1891 Apr. 13. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 55026652

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