Diosdado Macapagal

President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965
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Diosdado Macapagal
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Diosdado Macapagal

Summary

Diosdado Macapagal is a human[1]. He was born in Lubao[2]. He was born on +1910-09-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Libingan ng mga Bayani[4]. He died on +1997-04-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #6,943 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Diosdado Macapagal was born in Lubao[2].
  • Diosdado Macapagal died in Libingan ng mga Bayani[4].
  • Diosdado Macapagal died in Makati[9].
  • Diosdado Macapagal was born on +1910-09-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Diosdado Macapagal died on +1997-04-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Libingan ng mga Bayani[10].
  • Diosdado Macapagal's father was Urbano Romero Macapagal[11].
  • Diosdado Macapagal's mother was Romana Antiveros Pangan[12].
  • Among Diosdado Macapagal's spouses was Eva Macapagal[13].
  • Diosdado Macapagal was married to Purita Macapagal[14].
  • A child of Diosdado Macapagal was Gloria Macapagal Arroyo[15].
  • A child of Diosdado Macapagal was Arturo Macapagal[16].
  • Diosdado Macapagal held citizenship in Philippines[17].
  • Diosdado Macapagal's professions included economist[6].
  • Diosdado Macapagal worked as a politician[7].
  • Diosdado Macapagal held the position of 1970 Philippine Constitutional Convention election[18].
  • Diosdado Macapagal held the position of President of the Philippines[19].
  • Diosdado Macapagal held the position of Vice President of the Philippines[20].
  • Diosdado Macapagal held the position of member of the House of Representatives[21].
  • Diosdado Macapagal's education included a stint at University of the Philippines[22].
  • Diosdado Macapagal was educated at University of Santo Tomas[23].
  • Diosdado Macapagal was educated at Pampanga High School[24].
  • Diosdado Macapagal was educated at Philippine Law School[25].
  • Diosdado Macapagal was educated at University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law[26].
  • Diosdado Macapagal received the Order of Sikatuna[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lubao[2], Diosdado Macapagal… he was born on +1910-09-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Urbano Romero Macapagal[11]. His mother was Romana Antiveros Pangan[12].

Education

Educated at University of the Philippines[22], a research university[28], in Philippines[29], founded in 1908[30]; University of Santo Tomas[23], a pontifical university[31], in Philippines[32], founded in 1611[33], headquartered in Manila[34]; Pampanga High School[24], a high school[35], in Philippines[36], founded in 1908[37]; Philippine Law School[25], a law school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1915[40]; and University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law[26], a faculty of law[41], in Philippines[42], founded in 1734[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include 1970 Philippine Constitutional Convention election[18], a public election[44], in Philippines[45]; President of the Philippines[19], a public office[46], in Philippines[47], founded in 1935[48]; Vice President of the Philippines[20], a position[49], in Philippines[50], founded in 1935[51]; and member of the House of Representatives[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Sikatuna[27], an order[52], in Philippines[53], founded in 1953[54]; Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[55], an order of chivalry[56], in Thailand[57], founded in 1962[58]; Nishan-e-Pakistan[59]; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[60]; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[61]; and Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[62].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eva Macapagal[13], a physician[63], 1915–1999[64], of Philippines[65], awarded the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[66] and Purita Macapagal[14], of Philippines[67]. Children include Gloria Macapagal Arroyo[15], an economist[68], b. 1947[69], of Philippines[70], awarded the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[71] and Arturo Macapagal[16], an athlete[72], 1942–2015[73], of Philippines[74]. Diosdado Macapagal's religion is recorded as Catholicism[75]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of the Philippines[76].

Death and Burial

Diosdado Macapagal died on +1997-04-21T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Libingan ng mga Bayani[4], a cemetery[77], in Philippines[78], founded in 1947[79] and Makati[9], a highly urbanized city[80], in Philippines[81], founded in 1670[82]. Recorded cause of death include pneumonia[83] and kidney failure[84]. He is buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Diosdado Macapagal include Clark International Airport[85], an international airport[86], in Philippines[87].

Why It Matters

Diosdado Macapagal ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #6,943 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]

Entities named for him include Clark International Airport[85], an international airport[86], in Philippines[87].

FAQs

Where was Diosdado Macapagal born?

Born in Lubao[2], Diosdado Macapagal…

Where did Diosdado Macapagal die?

Diosdado Macapagal passed away in Libingan ng mga Bayani[4].

Who were Diosdado Macapagal's parents?

Diosdado Macapagal's father was Urbano Romero Macapagal[11]. Diosdado Macapagal's mother was Romana Antiveros Pangan[12].

Who was Diosdado Macapagal married to?

Diosdado Macapagal's spouses include Eva Macapagal[13] and Purita Macapagal[14].

What did Diosdado Macapagal do for work?

Diosdado Macapagal worked as economist[6] and politician[7].

Where did Diosdado Macapagal go to school?

Diosdado Macapagal was educated at University of the Philippines[22], University of Santo Tomas[23], Pampanga High School[24], and Philippine Law School[25].

What awards did Diosdado Macapagal receive?

Honors received include Order of Sikatuna[27], Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[55], Nishan-e-Pakistan[59], and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[60].

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