Arsenio Cruz Herrera
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Herrera.
Arsenio Cruz Herrera (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkɾus eˈreɾa]; December 14, 1863 – April 8, 1917) was considered the first Filipino Mayor of Manila. He was also the leader of the Progresista Party from 1907 to 1914.
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Arsenio Cruz Herrera | |
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1st Mayor of Manila | |
In office August 7, 1901 – September 18, 1905 | |
Vice Mayor | Ramón J. Fernández (1901-1904) |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Félix Roxas |
Member of the Philippine Assembly from Rizal's 1st district | |
In office October 16, 1912 – February 24, 1916 | |
Preceded by | Jose Lino Luna |
Succeeded by | Arcadio Santos |
Assistant Secretary of Interior of the First Philippine Republic | |
In office 1899–1901 | |
President | Emilio Aguinaldo |
Member of the Malolos Congress from Manila | |
In office September 15, 1898 – November 13, 1899 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1863-12-14)December 14, 1863 Tondo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | April 8, 1917(1917-04-08) (aged 53) |
Political party | Progresista Party (1907-1914) |
Other political affiliations | Democrata Party (1914-1916) |
Spouses | Julita Alejandrino
(m. 1888; died 1912)Bernarda Sastre (m. 1912) |
Children | 8 |
Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran (AB, 1880) University of Santo Tomas (1889, 1892) |
Profession | Lawyer, revolutionary |
Military service | |
Allegiance | First Philippine Republic |
Battles/wars | Philippine Revolution |
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