Ferdinand Marcos
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Summary
Ferdinand Marcos was born on September 11, 1917[1], in Sarrat[2]. He died on September 28, 1989[3], in Honolulu[4]. He worked as a politician[5], entrepreneur[6], lawyer[7], military personnel[8], and dictator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,455 views/month, #4,478 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Byodo-in Temple[11], Marcos Museum and Mausoleum[12], Libingan ng mga Bayani[13]
- Father: Mariano Marcos[14]
- Mother: Josefa Edralin Marcos[15]
- Spouse: Imelda Marcos[16]
- Child: Imee Marcos[17], Bongbong Marcos[18], Irene Marcos-Araneta[19], Aimee Marcos[20]
- Country of citizenship: Philippines[21]
- Position held: President of the Philippines[22], Prime Minister of the Philippines[23], Secretary of National Defense[24], President of the Senate of the Philippines[25], member of the House of Representatives[26], Member of the Senate of the Philippines[27]
- Educated at: University of the Philippines College of Law[28], University of the Philippines[29]
- Award received: Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[30], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[31], Order of Sikatuna[32], Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[33], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[34], Order of al-Hussein bin Ali[35], Star of the Republic of Indonesia[36], Order of the Equatorial Star[37], Darjah Utama Temasek[38], Cross pro Merito Melitensi[39], Star of the Socialist Republic of Romania[40], Distinguished Service Cross[41], Purple Heart[42], Bronze Star Medal[43]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[44], Philippine Independent Church[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Nacionalista Party[47], Kilusang Bagong Lipunan[48]
- Military branch: Philippine Army[49]
- Commons category: Ferdinand Marcos[50]
- Military, police or special rank: major[51]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[52]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[53]
- Family name: Marcos[54]
- Given name: Ferdinand[55], Emmanuel[56]
- Pseudonym: Apo Lakay[57]
- Significant event: assassination of Gene Viernes and Silme Domingo[58]
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Marcos has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand Marcos born?
Ferdinand Marcos's place of birth was Sarrat[2].
Where did Ferdinand Marcos die?
Ferdinand Marcos passed away in Honolulu[4].
Who were Ferdinand Marcos's parents?
Ferdinand Marcos's father was Mariano Marcos[14]. Ferdinand Marcos's mother was Josefa Edralin Marcos[15].
Who was Ferdinand Marcos married to?
Ferdinand Marcos's spouses include Imelda Marcos[16].
What did Ferdinand Marcos do for work?
Ferdinand Marcos worked as a politician[5], entrepreneur[6], lawyer[7], military personnel[8], and dictator[9].
Where did Ferdinand Marcos go to school?
Ferdinand Marcos was educated at University of the Philippines College of Law[28] and University of the Philippines[29].
What awards did Ferdinand Marcos receive?
Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[30], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[31], Order of Sikatuna[32], and Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[33].