Bernardo Rodríguez y Alfaro

Bernardo Rodríguez y Alfaro (b. August 20, 1781) was a Costa Rican politician and signer of the Act of Independence of Costa Rica.

Personal life and background

Born in Heredia, Costa Rica, on August 20, 1781, he married on June 17, 1804 in Barva.

Career

In October, 1821 he was appointed representative of the City Council of Barva on the Board of Legacy of the councils, which met at Cartago from October, 25–26, 1821 to discuss the independence of Costa Rica from Spain. Then on October, 29, 1821 he signed the Act of Independence of Costa Rica.

From April 16–30, 1823 he represented the town of Barva in the Constituent Congress chaired by José María de Peralta y La Vega.