John Santos
| John Santos | |
|---|---|
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| Mayor of New Liverpool | |
| In office 1948–1953 | |
| President | Juan Costa |
| Preceded by | Roberto Salazar-Smith |
| Succeeded by | Hugo Walsh |
| Superintendent of New Liverpool Public Schools | |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1902 Upper Rodero Town, New Liverpool |
| Died | January 18, 1961 Rio Blanco Mountain Prison, Silverado |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Resting place | Haven House, Rodero Ward, New Liverpool |
| Citizenship | Slokaisian |
| Political party | Republican Left Alliance |
John Santos was a Slokaisan politician and activist for religious freedom and education reform. His willingness to act in such opposition to Juan Costa has led to him being regarded as a national hero. Initially being a proponent of education reform as Superintendent his reforms led to the foundation of the modern school system for the City of New Liverpool. From this success he was elected Mayor of New Liverpool in 1948. Upon the election of Juan Costa, Santos was a strong critic and thus was a target of political violence by the National Reformist Brigade. Eventually he was arrested in 1953 and sentenced to a labor camp where he would be killed in an escape attempt.