Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

Also Known As: Ferdinand Marcos

Biography: Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. was a Filipino politician, lawyer, dictator, and who was the 10th president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He ruled under martial law from 1972 until 1981 and kept most of his martial law powers until he was deposed in 1986, branding his rule as "constitutional authoritarianism" under his Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (New Society Movement). One of the most controversial leaders of the 20th century, Marcos's rule was infamous for its corruption, extravagance, and brutality. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ferdinand Marcos, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Adult: No

Birthday: September 11, 1917

Age: 107 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: September 28, 1989

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Known For:

Evolution of a Filipino Family
People Power
To Sing Our Own Song
Papogi
Martial Law
And So It Begins
The 70s