Ramon Magsaysay

Ramon Magsaysay
Born: 31-Aug-1907
Birthplace: Iba, Zambales, Philippines
Died: 17-Mar-1957
Location of death: Mt. Manunggal, Cebu, Philippines
Cause of death: Accident - Airplane
Remains: Buried, North Cemetery, Manila, Philippines
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Asian
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Head of State
Nationality: Philippines
Executive summary: 7th President of the Philippines
Military service: Philippine Army (31st Infantry); Western Luzon Guerrilla Forces
Father: Exequiel Magsaysay (blacksmith)
Mother: Perfecta del Fierro (schoolteacher)
Wife: (three children)
High School: Zambales Academy
University: University of the Philippines
University: Commerce, Jose Rizal College (1933)

President of the Philippines 30-Dec-1953 to 17-Mar-1957
Philippine Minister Defense (resigned 1953)

An automobile mechanic, Magsaysay was appointed military governor of the province of Zambales after his outstanding service as guerrilla leader during the Pacific War. He then serve two terms as Liberal Party congressman for Zambales before being appointed as Secretary of national Defense by President Quirino, He won the Presidency under the Nationalista Party during the elections of 1953, running against the former boss. As President, he was empowered to purchase large estates and distribute land to tenant farmers. Wildly popular as a leader, Magsaysay tragically died in a plane crash on March 17, 1957 at the age of 49.