Manuel Roxas
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Summary
Manuel Roxas was born on January 1, 1892[1], in Capiz[2]. He died on April 15, 1948[3], in Angeles[4]. He worked as a politician[5], autobiographer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,192 views/month, #6,915 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Manila North Cemetery[9]
- Father: Gerardo Roxas y Arroyo[10]
- Spouse: Trinidad de Leon-Roxas[11]
- Child: Gerry Roxas[12]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[13], Philippines[14]
- Position held: President of the Philippines[15], President of the Senate of the Philippines[16], Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines[17], governor[18], Member of the Senate of the Philippines[19], Secretary of Finance[20], member of the House of Representatives[21]
- Educated at: University of Manila[22], University of the Philippines[23], Manila High School[24]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of the Philippines[28]
- Commons category: Manuel Roxas[29]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Family name: Roxas[32]
- Given name: Manuel[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Manuel Roxas[34]
- Relative: Margie Moran[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[38], English[39]
- Birth name: Manuel Roxas y Acuña[40]
- Name in native language: Manuel Acuña Roxas[41]
- Candidacy in election: 1946 Philippine presidential election[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Manuel Roxas include Roxas[43], a component city[44], in Philippines[45]; Roxas Boulevard[46], an avenue[47], in Philippines[48]; and President Roxas[49], a municipality of the Philippines[50], in Philippines[51].
Why It Matters
Manuel Roxas has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Roxas[43], a component city[44], in Philippines[45]; Roxas Boulevard[46], an avenue[47], in Philippines[48]; and President Roxas[49], a municipality of the Philippines[50], in Philippines[51].
FAQs
Where was Manuel Roxas born?
Manuel Roxas was born in Capiz[2].
Where did Manuel Roxas die?
Manuel Roxas died in Angeles[4].
Who were Manuel Roxas's parents?
Manuel Roxas's father was Gerardo Roxas y Arroyo[10].
Who was Manuel Roxas married to?
Manuel Roxas's spouses include Trinidad de Leon-Roxas[11].
What did Manuel Roxas do for work?
Manuel Roxas worked as a politician[5], autobiographer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Manuel Roxas go to school?
Manuel Roxas was educated at University of Manila[22], University of the Philippines[23], and Manila High School[24].
What awards did Manuel Roxas receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25].