Roseller T. Lim Senator

Roseller Tarroza Lim (February 9, 1915 – July 5, 1976) was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals Justice from his appointment in 1973 until his death. Lim was known as the "Great Filibuster," after he filibustered for more than 18 hours in an attempt to prevent the election of Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Senate.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 09, 1915
Birth place
Zamboanga (province) , Zamboanga City
Nationality
Filipino people
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJuly 05, 1976
Education
Silliman University

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Politician

office
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lone District of Zamboanga
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's Lone District
party
Liberal Party (Philippines)
Nacionalista Party

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