Benigno Aquino Jr.
Filipino senator and governor of Tarlac (1932–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.[2][3][4][5] was a Filipino senator and a former Governor of Tarlac.
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Benigno Simeon Aquino Jr. QSC | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1967 – September 23, 1972[1] | |
Leader of the Opposition (De facto) | |
In office 1978–1984 | |
Succeeded by | Salvador Laurel |
Presidential Adviser on Defense Affairs | |
In office 1949–1954 | |
Governor of Tarlac | |
In office February 17, 1961 – December 30, 1967 | |
Vice Governor of Tarlac | |
In office December 30, 1959 – February 15, 1961 | |
Mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac | |
In office December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1959 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Benigno Simeon Aquino Jr. November 27, 1932 Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippine Islands |
Died | August 21, 1983(1983-08-21) (aged 50) Parañaque, Philippines |
Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wound to the head) |
Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Sucat Road, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Liberal (1959–1983) LABAN (1978–1983) |
Other political affiliations | Nacionalista Party (1955–1959) |
Spouse(s) | |
Relations | See Aquino family |
Children | 5 (incl. Benigno III and Kris) |
Residence | Times Street, Quezon City |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman Ateneo de Manila University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Journalist |
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Website | www |
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