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Manuel QuezonSecond President of the Philippines
Date of Birth: 19.08.1878
Country:  Philippines |
Content:
- Manuel Quezon: The Second President of the Philippines
- Political Career in the Philippines
- First President of the Philippine Commonwealth
- World War II and Exile
- Legacy and Death
- Additional Facts
- The province of Tayabas was renamed Quezon in his honor.
- His wife's province, Aurora, was also named after him.
Manuel Quezon: The Second President of the Philippines
Early Life and EducationManuel Quezon was born into a Spanish-speaking mestizo family in 1878. He received his early education at home and later participated in the Philippine-American War as a soldier. After the war, he graduated from the University of Santo Tomas and became a lawyer.
Political Career in the Philippines
In 1906, Quezon became the governor of his hometown, Tayabas. He subsequently served as a member of the Philippine Assembly and the Philippine Senate, where he rose to prominence as a leader and supporter of increased Filipino autonomy.
First President of the Philippine Commonwealth
In 1935, the Philippine Commonwealth was established, and Quezon was elected as its first president. He received over 68% of the votes, defeating the other two candidates, Emilio Aguinaldo and Gregorio Aglipay.
World War II and Exile
Quezon supported the admission of Jewish refugees to the Philippines during World War II. When the Japanese invaded in 1941, he was forced to evacuate to Australia and later to the United States. He established a government-in-exile and continued to lead his country from afar.
Legacy and Death
Quezon died from tuberculosis in 1944 and was initially buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Upon the liberation of the Philippines, his remains were returned to his homeland and interred in a monument in Quezon City, which was named in his honor.
Additional Facts
Quezon's autobiography, "Good Fight," was published posthumously in 1946.
The province of Tayabas was renamed Quezon in his honor.
Quezon City, a major city adjacent to Manila, was named after him and served as the capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976.
