Manuel Roxas
President of the Philippines from 1946 to 1948
1892 — 1948
Quick Facts
Profession
President of the Philippines from 1946 to 1948
Born
January 1, 1892
Died
1948 (age ~56)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, university teacher, autobiographer
PhilippinesBorn in CapizDied in Angeles
1892
Born in Capiz (1892-01-01)
1919
Positiongovernor (1919–1921)
1922
PositionSpeaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (1922–1933)
1941
PositionSecretary of Finance (1941–1941)
1945
PositionPresident of the Senate of the Philippines (1945–1946)
1945
PositionMember of the Senate of the Philippines (1945–1946)
About
Manuel Acuña Roxas was the fifth president of the Philippines, serving from 1946 until his death in 1948. He served briefly as the third and last President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from May 28, 1946, to July 4, 1946, and became the first President of the Independent Third Philippine Republic after the United States ceded its sovereignty over the Philippines.
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Who is Manuel Roxas?+
Manuel Acuña Roxas was the fifth president of the Philippines, serving from 1946 until his death in 1948. He served briefly as the third and last President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from May 28, 1946, to July 4, 1946, and became the first President of the Independent Third Philippine Re
What does the name Manuel mean?+
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Manuel Roxas born?+
Manuel Roxas was born on January 1, 1892.
When did Manuel Roxas die?+
Manuel Roxas died in 1948, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Μανουήλ)
The name Manuel is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Manuel — January 1, 1892
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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