When was Jose P. Laurel born?

Jose P. Laurel was born on 9 March 1891 in Tanauan.

What positions has Jose P. Laurel held?

Positions held by Jose P. Laurel include: Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1951–1957); President of the Philippines (1943–1945); Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (1942–1943); Secretary of Justice (1941–1942); Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (1936–1942).

Where did Jose P. Laurel study?

Jose P. Laurel was educated at University of the Philippines College of Law, University of Santo Tomas, Yale Law School, Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

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Jose P. Laurel

President of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945

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José Paciano Laurel y García was a Filipino politician, lawyer, and judge, who served as the president of the Second Philippine Republic from 1943 to 1945, which was a Japanese puppet state during World War II.

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Born: 9 March 1891 wd
Place of birth: Tanauan wd
Died: 6 November 1959 wd
Place of death: Manila wd
Citizenship: Philippines wd
Occupation: politician, judge wd
Political party: Nacionalista Party wd
Education: University of the Philippines College of Law, University of Santo Tomas, Yale Law School, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Manila High School, University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law wd
Spouse: Pacencia Laurel wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Senate of the Philippines (30 December 1951 – 30 December 1957)
President of the Philippines (14 October 1943 – 17 August 1945)
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (4 December 1942 – 14 October 1943)
Secretary of Justice (24 December 1941 – 4 December 1942)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (29 February 1936 – 5 February 1942)
majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (1928–1931)
Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1925–1931)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Philippine Legion of Honor

Questions

When was Jose P. Laurel born?: Jose P. Laurel was born on 9 March 1891 in Tanauan.
What positions has Jose P. Laurel held?: Positions held by Jose P. Laurel include: Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1951–1957); President of the Philippines (1943–1945); Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (1942–1943); Secretary of Justice (1941–1942); Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (1936–1942).
Where did Jose P. Laurel study?: Jose P. Laurel was educated at University of the Philippines College of Law, University of Santo Tomas, Yale Law School, Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

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