Benigno Aquino Jr.
Benigno S. Aquino Jr. | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1967 – September 23, 1972[1] | |
| Presidential Adviser on Defense Affairs | |
| In office 1949–1954 | |
| Governor of Tarlac | |
| In office February 17, 1961 – December 30, 1967 | |
| Vice Governor of Tarlac | |
| In office December 30, 1959 – February 15, 1961 | |
| Mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac | |
| In office December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benigno Simeon Aquino Jr. November 27, 1932 Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippine Islands |
| Died | August 21, 1983 (aged 50) Parañaque, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park, Sucat Road, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Liberal (1959–1983) LABAN (1978–1983) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista Party (1955–1959) |
| Spouse(s) | Corazon Cojuangco (m. 1954) |
| Relations | See Aquino family |
| Children | 5 (incl. Benigno III and Kris) |
| Residence | Times Street, Quezon City |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Signature |  |
| Website | www |
Benigno Kheng Hon "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.[2][3][4][5] was a Filipino senator and a former Governor of Tarlac. He was born on November 27, 1932 and died on August 21, 1983 at the age of 50. His father was Benigno Aquino, Sr..
Aquino, Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga formed the leadership of the opposition to the government of President Ferdinand Marcos. Shortly after that, he was arrested in 1973 for seven years. Aquino was allowed to travel to the United States for medical treatment following a heart attack. He was killed at the Manila International Airport in 1983 upon returning from his self-imposed exile.
Aquino's death caused his widow, Corazon Aquino, to run for President in 1986. She became the 11th President of the Philippines. His son, Benigno Aquino III, became president in 2010.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Original Term until December 30, 1973 cut short pursuant to the Declaration of Martial Law on September 23, 1972.
- ↑ Leonard, Thomas M. (2006). Encyclopedia of the developing world, Volume 1.
- ↑ Lentz, Harris M. (1988). Assassinations and executions: an encyclopedia of political violence, 1865–1986.
- ↑ "Benigno Kheng Hon Aquino, Jr.". Encyclopædia Britannica.
- ↑ Jessup, John E. (1998). An encyclopedic dictionary of conflict and conflict resolution, 1945–1996.
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