José Antonio Pinto Castro
José Antonio Pinto Castro | |
|---|---|
| 27th President of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 1886 – 26 February 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Rafael Orozco González |
| Succeeded by | Vicente Sáenz Llorente |
| First Designate to the Presidency | |
| In office 8 May 1872 – 8 May 1873 | |
| President | Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez |
| Preceded by | Rafael Barroeta Baca |
| Succeeded by | Salvador González Ramírez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Antonio Pinto Castro 1817 |
| Died | 26 February 1887 (aged 69–70) San José, Costa Rica |
| Party | Independent |
| Education | Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (LLB) |
José Antonio Pinto Castro (1817 – 26 February 1887) was a Costa Rican lawyer and politician who served as the 27th President of the Supreme Court from 1886 until his death in 1887. He previously served as First Designate to the Presidency from 1872 to 1873.
A son of General Antonio Pinto Soares and María del Rosario Castro Ramírez, he was married to Juana Samayoa y Leiva and graduated as attorney of law from the University of Guatemala. His brother José Concepción Pinto Castro was also a politician and lawyer.
He served as War Comptroller, Governor of San José Province, Secretary of Government and Police from 1872 to 1873. He temporarily served as President from 1872 to January 1873 during President Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez' first trip to Europe.
He was named Magistrate of the Supreme Court of Costa Rica on 1880 and in 1886 became its president. He died as such on 26 February 1887 in San José.