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Manuel Roxas Biography, Life, Interesting Facts

President

Manuel Roxas

Birthday :

January 1, 1892

Died On :

April 15, 1948

Also Known For :

Politician

Birth Place :

Roxas, Capiz, Philippines

Zodiac Sign :

Capricorn


Manuel Roxas was born on January 1st, in 1892. He is a celebrated individual as he served as the fifth president of the Philippines. He took over as the president of the nation in 1946. He held on to this post until his demise in 1948. Similarly, he was also the last individual to serve as the president for the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Early Life

Manuel Roxas was born on January 1st, in 1892. His place of birth was in Capiz, Philippines.

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Career

Throughout his political career, Manuel Roxas held numerous political posts. His political career began around 1917. At the time, he served as municipal council’s member of Capiz. From 1919, Roxas took over as the governor. This earned him recognition for being the youngest governor of his home province.

After that, in 1922, he became a member of the Philippine House of Representatives. Since this period, he served as the Speaker of the House for twelve consecutive years.

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President of the Philippines

On April 23rd, in 1946, Roxas was voted in as the Philippines President. He won the elections by amassing 54% of the total votes. Unfortunately, Roxas did not get to complete his four-year term as the president. He suffered a heart attack on the night of his death. When he died, Roxas has only served as the president for a year and ten months. He was succeeded by his vice president called Elpidio Quirino.

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Personal Life

 In 1921, Manuel Roxas wedded Trinidad de León-Roxas. The two were blessed with two children Ma. Rosario and Gerardo Manuel.

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Death

 Manuel Roxas passed away on April 15th, 1948. He was 56 years old when he died.


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