José Paciano Laurel

President of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945
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José Paciano Laurel
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José Paciano Laurel

Summary

José Paciano Laurel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tanauan[2]. He was born on +1891-03-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Manila[4]. He died on +1959-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (441 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • José Paciano Laurel was born in Tanauan[2].
  • José Paciano Laurel died in Manila[4].
  • José Paciano Laurel was born on +1891-03-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • José Paciano Laurel died on +1959-11-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • José Paciano Laurel is buried at Tanauan[9].
  • José Paciano Laurel's father was Sotero Remoquillo Laurel[10].
  • José Paciano Laurel's mother was Jacoba Garcia-Laurel[11].
  • José Paciano Laurel was married to Pacencia Laurel[12].
  • A child of José Paciano Laurel was José Laurel III[13].
  • A child of José Paciano Laurel was José Laurel, Jr.[14].
  • A child of José Paciano Laurel was Sotero Laurel[15].
  • A child of José Paciano Laurel was Arsenio Laurel[16].
  • A child of José Paciano Laurel was Salvador Laurel[17].
  • José Paciano Laurel held citizenship in Philippines[18].
  • José Paciano Laurel's professions included politician[6].
  • José Paciano Laurel worked as a judge[7].
  • José Paciano Laurel held the position of President of the Philippines[19].
  • José Paciano Laurel held the position of Member of the Senate of the Philippines[20].
  • José Paciano Laurel held the position of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government[21].
  • José Paciano Laurel held the position of Secretary of Justice[22].
  • José Paciano Laurel held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines[23].
  • José Paciano Laurel held the position of majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines[24].
  • José Paciano Laurel was educated at University of the Philippines College of Law[25].
  • José Paciano Laurel's education included a stint at University of Santo Tomas[26].
  • José Paciano Laurel was educated at Yale Law School[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tanauan[2], José Paciano Laurel… he was born on +1891-03-09T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sotero Remoquillo Laurel[10]. His mother was Jacoba Garcia-Laurel[11].

Education

Educated at University of the Philippines College of Law[25], a faculty[28], in Philippines[29], founded in 1911[30]; University of Santo Tomas[26], a pontifical university[31], in Philippines[32], founded in 1611[33], headquartered in Manila[34]; Yale Law School[27], a law school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1824[37], headquartered in New Haven[38]; Colegio de San Juan de Letran[39], a college[40], in Philippines[41], founded in 1620[42], headquartered in Intramuros[43]; Manila High School[44], a high school[45], in Philippines[46], founded in 1906[47]; and University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law[48], a faculty of law[49], in Philippines[50], founded in 1734[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include President of the Philippines[19], a public office[52], in Philippines[53], founded in 1935[54]; Member of the Senate of the Philippines[20]; Secretary of the Interior and Local Government[21], a position[55], in Philippines[56], founded in 1897[57]; Secretary of Justice[22], a position[58], in Philippines[59], founded in 1851[60]; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines[23], a position[61], in Philippines[62]; and majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines[24], a position[63], in Philippines[64], founded in 1916[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[66] and Philippine Legion of Honor[67].

Personal Life

José Paciano Laurel was married to Pacencia Laurel[12]. Children include José Laurel III[13], a diplomat[68], 1914–2003[69], of Philippines[70]; José Laurel, Jr.[14], a politician[71], 1912–1998[72], of Philippines[73]; Sotero Laurel[15], a politician[74], 1918–2009[75], of Philippines[76]; Arsenio Laurel[16], a racing driver[77], 1931–1967[78], of Philippines[79]; and Salvador Laurel[17], a lawyer[80], 1928–2004[81], of Philippines[82], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[83]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[84]. He was affiliated with the Nacionalista Party[85].

Death and Burial

José Paciano Laurel died on +1959-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Manila[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[86]. Burial took place at Tanauan[9].

Why It Matters

José Paciano Laurel ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (441 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

FAQs

Where was José Paciano Laurel born?

Born in Tanauan[2], José Paciano Laurel…

Where did José Paciano Laurel die?

José Paciano Laurel died in Manila[4].

Who were José Paciano Laurel's parents?

José Paciano Laurel's father was Sotero Remoquillo Laurel[10]. José Paciano Laurel's mother was Jacoba Garcia-Laurel[11].

Who was José Paciano Laurel married to?

José Paciano Laurel's spouses include Pacencia Laurel[12].

What did José Paciano Laurel do for work?

José Paciano Laurel worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did José Paciano Laurel go to school?

José Paciano Laurel was educated at University of the Philippines College of Law[25], University of Santo Tomas[26], Yale Law School[27], and Colegio de San Juan de Letran[39].

What awards did José Paciano Laurel receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[66] and Philippine Legion of Honor[67].

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  1. 4w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Tagalog, Japanese
    Place of birth Tanauan
    Country of citizenship Philippines
    Place of burial Tanauan
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