Manuel Acuña Roxas historical marker (Q55157479)
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NHCP historical marker for Manuel Roxas in Roxas City
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Manuel Acuña Roxas historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for Manuel Roxas in Roxas City |
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2011
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11°34'59.38"N, 122°45'7.45"E
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Arnaldo Boulevard cor. Rizal Street (English)
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The historical marker is located on the plinth holding a statue of Roxas. (English)
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Patriot, statesman and soldier. Fifth President of the Republic of the Philippines, 1946–1948. Born in Capiz, Capiz (now Roxas City), 1 January 1892. Obtained Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines; Bar topnotcher, 1913. Governor of Capiz, 1919–1922. Representative of Capiz and Speaker of the House, 1922–1934; headed the Philippine Independence Mission to the United States with Sergio Osmeña known as Os–Rox Mission, 1931–1933. Delegate to the Constitutional Convention, 1935; Secretary of Finance, 1938; Senator, 1941; President of the Senate, 1945–1946. Became major during World War II, 1941; and brigadier–general, 1945. Died, 15 April 1948. (English)
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Manuel Acuña Roxas historical marker (Roxas City)
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