When was Imelda Marcos born?

Imelda Marcos was born on 2 July 1929 in Manila.

What positions has Imelda Marcos held?

Positions held by Imelda Marcos include: member of the House of Representatives (2016–2019); member of the House of Representatives (2013–2016); member of the House of Representatives (2010–2013); member of the House of Representatives (1995–1998); minister (1976–1986).

Where did Imelda Marcos study?

Imelda Marcos was educated at Philippine Women's University.

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Imelda Marcos

Philippine former First Lady (born 1929)

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Imelda Romualdez Marcos (locally [ɪˈmelda ɾoˈmwɐldɛs ˈmaɾkɔs]; born Imelda Remedios Visitación Trinidad Romuáldez; July 2, 1929) is a Filipino politician who was First Lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, wielding significant political power after her husband Ferdinand Marcos placed the country under martial law in September 1972. She is the mother of current president Bongbong Marcos.

Quick facts

Born: 2 July 1929 wd
Place of birth: Manila wd
Citizenship: Philippines wd
Occupation: model, singer, diplomat, politician, entrepreneur, socialite wd
Political party: Nacionalista Party wd
Education: Philippine Women's University wd
Spouse: Ferdinand Marcos wd
Social media: Facebook wd

Positions held wd

member of the House of Representatives (30 June 2016 – 30 June 2019)
member of the House of Representatives (30 June 2013 – 30 June 2016)
member of the House of Representatives (30 June 2010 – 30 June 2013)
member of the House of Representatives (30 June 1995 – 30 June 1998)
minister (1976–1986)
First Spouse of the Philippines (30 December 1965 – 25 February 1986)

Awards wd

Order of Friendship of Peoples (1979)
anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire
Order of Gabriela Silang
Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class
Order of the Golden Heart
Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of the Crown (Netherlands)
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Order of the National Flag
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín
Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
Grand Order of Mugunghwa

About

During her husband's 21-year rule, Imelda Marcos ordered the construction of many grandiose architectural projects, using public funds and "in impossibly short order" – a propaganda practice, which eventually came to be known as her "edifice complex". She and her husband stole billions of pesos from the Filipino people, amassing a personal fortune estimated to have been worth US$5 billion to US$10 billion by the time they were deposed in 1986; by 2018, about $3.6 billion of this had been recovered by the Philippine government, either through compromise deals or sequestration cases.

Marcos and her family gained notoriety for living a lavish lifestyle during a period of economic crisis and civil unrest in the country. She spent much of her time abroad on state visits, hosting extravagant parties, and indulging in expensive shopping sprees, spending much of the State's money on her personal art, jewelry and shoe collections – amassing 3,000 pairs of shoes. The subject of dozens of court cases around the world, she was eventually convicted of corruption charges in 2018 for her activities during her term as governor of Metro Manila; the case is under appeal. She and her husband hold the Guinness World Record for the "Greatest Robbery of a Government", putting Suharto of neighboring Indonesia at second.

The People Power Revolution in February 1986 unseated the Marcoses and forced the family into exile in Hawaii. In 1991, President Corazon Aquino allowed the Marcos family to return…

Questions

When was Imelda Marcos born?: Imelda Marcos was born on 2 July 1929 in Manila.
What positions has Imelda Marcos held?: Positions held by Imelda Marcos include: member of the House of Representatives (2016–2019); member of the House of Representatives (2013–2016); member of the House of Representatives (2010–2013); member of the House of Representatives (1995–1998); minister (1976–1986).
Where did Imelda Marcos study?: Imelda Marcos was educated at Philippine Women's University.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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