Ramon Magsaysay
Politician
1907 – 1957
Who was Ramon Magsaysay?
Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay was the seventh President of the Republic of the Philippines, serving from December 30, 1953 until his death in a 1957 aircraft disaster. An automobile mechanic, Magsaysay was appointed military governor of Zambales after his outstanding service as a guerilla leader during the Pacific War. He then served two terms as Liberal Party congressman for Zambales before being appointed as Secretary of National Defense by President Elpidio Quirino. He was elected President under the banner of the Nacionalista Party. He was the first Philippine President born during the 20th century.
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- Born
- Aug 31, 1907
Iba, Zambales - Also known as
- Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay
- Ramón "Monching" Magsaysay
- Parents
- Spouses
- Luz Magsaysay
(1933/06/16 - 1957/03/17)
- Luz Magsaysay
- Children
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Profession
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, José Rizal University
Commerce
(1928 - 1932) - University of the Philippines
Pre-Engineering
(1927 - )
- Bachelor's degree, José Rizal University
- Lived in
- Zambales
- Died
- Mar 17, 1957
Balamban - Resting place
- Manila North Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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