Biography of president ferdinand marcos

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Who Was Ferdinand Marcos?

Ferdinand Marcos, born on September 11, , in Ilocos Norte province, was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives () and Senate () before winning the presidential election. After winning a second term, he declared martial law in , establishing with wife Imelda an autocratic regime based on widespread partiskhet that eventually lead to economic stagnation and recurring reports of human rights violations. Marcos held onto the presidency until , when his people rose against his dictatorial rule and he was forced to flee. He died on September 28, in exile in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Net Worth

When the Marcoses went into exile, they took with them a reported $15 million. However, the government of the Philippines was aware Marcos had collected a far larger fortune. The country's supreme court estimated he had amassed $10 billion while in office.

Wife Imelda Marcos & Children

Marcos wed singer and beaut

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Ferdinand Marcos

His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos
Marcos in
In office December 30, &#;– February 25,
Prime Minister	Himself (–) Cesar Virata(–)
Vice President	Fernando López(–)
Preceded by	Diosdado Macapagal
Succeeded by	Corazon Aquino
In office June 12, &#;– June 30,
Preceded by	Office established (Position previously held by Jorge B. Vargas as Ministries involved)
Succeeded by	Cesar Virata
In office August 28, &#;– January 3,
President	Himself
Preceded by	Juan Ponce Enrile
Succeeded by	Juan Ponce Enrile
In office December 31, &#;– January 20,
President	Himself
Preceded by	Macario Peralta
Succeeded by	Ernesto Mata
In office April 5, &#;– December 30,
President	Diosdado Macapagal
Preceded by	Eulogio Rodriguez
Succeeded by	Arturo Tolentino
In office December 30, &#;– December 30,
In office December 30, &#;– December 30,
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