When was Carlos P. Garcia born?

Carlos P. Garcia was born on 4 November 1896 in Talibon.

What positions has Carlos P. Garcia held?

Positions held by Carlos P. Garcia include: President of the Philippines (1957–1961); Vice President of the Philippines (1953–1957); Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1953–1957); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1945–1953); Governor of Bohol (1933–1941).

Where did Carlos P. Garcia study?

Carlos P. Garcia was educated at Silliman University, Cagayan National High School, Philippine Law School, Silliman University College of Arts and Sciences.

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Carlos P. Garcia

President of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961

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Carlos Polestico García (Tagalog: [ˈkaːɾ.los poˌlɛːs.tɪˈxo gɐɾˈsiː.ɐ]; November 4, 1896 – June 14, 1971), often referred to by his initials CPG, was the eighth president of the Philippines, serving from 1957 to 1961. He served as the fourth vice president of the Philippines from 1953 to 1957.

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Born: 4 November 1896 wd
Place of birth: Talibon wd
Died: 14 June 1971 wd
Place of death: Quezon City wd
Citizenship: Philippines wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Nacionalista Party wd
Education: Silliman University, Cagayan National High School, Philippine Law School, Silliman University College of Arts and Sciences wd
Spouse: Leonila Garcia wd

Positions held wd

President of the Philippines (17 March 1957 – 30 December 1961)
Vice President of the Philippines (30 December 1953 – 17 March 1957)
Secretary of Foreign Affairs (30 December 1953 – 22 August 1957)
Member of the Senate of the Philippines (25 May 1945 – 30 December 1953)
Governor of Bohol (30 December 1933 – 30 December 1941)
member of the House of Representatives (26 July 1928 – 7 November 1930)
member of the House of Representatives (2 June 1925 – 5 June 1928)
1970 Philippine Constitutional Convention election

About

A lawyer by profession, Garcia entered politics when he became the representative of Bohol’s third district in the House of Representatives. He then served as a senator from 1945 to 1953.

He was the Nacionalista's nominee for vice president as the running mate of Ramon Magsaysay in the presidential election of 1953, which they won. After the death of Magsaysay in 1957, he succeeded to the presidency, winning a full term in his own right in the presidential election that same year. He was subsequently defeated by his vice president Diosdado Macapagal in the 1961 presidential election.

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When was Carlos P. Garcia born?: Carlos P. Garcia was born on 4 November 1896 in Talibon.
What positions has Carlos P. Garcia held?: Positions held by Carlos P. Garcia include: President of the Philippines (1957–1961); Vice President of the Philippines (1953–1957); Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1953–1957); Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1945–1953); Governor of Bohol (1933–1941).
Where did Carlos P. Garcia study?: Carlos P. Garcia was educated at Silliman University, Cagayan National High School, Philippine Law School, Silliman University College of Arts and Sciences.

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