Ferdinand Marcos was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He served as the 10th president of the Republic of the Philippines.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr.
Nickname –> Ferdie, FM, Macoy
Birth Date –> September 11, 1917
Died –> September 28, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii (aged 72, Cause: kidney, heart, and lung failure)
Hometown –> Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Family
Wife –> Imelda Romualdez Marcos
Child –> Senator Imee Marcos, Former Senator Bongbong Marcos, Socialite Irene Marcos
Education
College –> University of the Philippines
Degree –> Law
* Topped the Bar Examination in 1939 with a rating of 92.35%
See also: List of Bar Topnotchers since 1903
Political Career / Work Experiences
1965-1986 – President of the Philippines
1978–1981 – Prime Minister
1971-1972 – Secretary of National Defense
1963-1965 – Senate President
1959-1965 – Senator
1949-1959 – Congressman of Ilocos Norte
* Soldier during the war
RELATED: List of Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Philippines