Ramon Magsaysay Politician
Ramón del Fierro Magsaysay (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) 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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| Birth date | August 31, 1907 |
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| Date of death | March 17, 1957 |
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| office | Secretary of National Defense 3rd President of the Third Republic 7th President of the Philippines Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District |
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| service end | 1945 |
| service start | 1942 |
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