Cesar Climaco Politician

Cesar Cortez Climaco (February 28, 1916 – November 14, 1984) was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Zamboanga City for 11 years and three nonconsecutive terms. A prominent critic of the martial law regime of Ferdinand Marcos, he was famed for his toughness in governance and colorful personality. He was also famous for his refusal to cut his hair until democratic rule was restored in the Philippines. He was assassinated by an unknown gunman in 1984.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 28, 1916
Birth place
Philippines , Zamboanga City
Date of deathNovember 14, 1984
Place of death
Philippines , Zamboanga City
Education
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines College of Law

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Mayor

FromJanuary 01, 1956
ToNovember 14, 1984
officeMambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Zamboanga City
party
Liberal Party (Philippines)
successor
Manuel A. Dalipe

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