Ramon Magsaysay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ramon F. Magsaysay Sr.
KGE GCC QSC MGH
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| 7th President of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957 |
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| Vice President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office January 1, 1954 – May 14, 1954 |
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| President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Oscar Castelo |
| Succeeded by | Sotero B. Cabahug |
| In office September 1, 1950 – February 28, 1953 |
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| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Ruperto Kangleon |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Castelo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' Lone District | |
| In office May 28, 1946 – September 1, 1950 |
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| Preceded by | Valentin Afable |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Corpus |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay
August 31, 1907 Iba, Zambales, Philippine Islands |
| Died | March 17, 1957 (aged 49) Balamban, Cebu, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Airplane crash |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party (1953–1957) Liberal Party (1946–1953) |
| Spouse(s) |
Luz Banzon
(m. 1933; his death 1957) |
| Children | Teresita Milagros Ramon |
| Alma mater | José Rizal University |
| Profession | Engineer, Soldier |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 31st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay KGE GCC QSC MGH (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) was a Filipino politician. He was the seventh President of the Philippines, from December 30, 1953 until his death in a plane crash. He was elected president under the banner of the Nacionalista Party.
Images for kids
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Magsaysay in his teenage years
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Magsaysay as a guerrilla during the Second World War
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Ramon Magsaysay swears in as the 7th President of the Philippines on December 30, 1953
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Eleanor Roosevelt with President Ramon Magsaysay and then First Lady Luz Magsaysay of the Philippines in Manila
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The crash site of Ramon Magsaysay's presidential plane at Mount Manunggal, Cebu
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Monument at the crash site in Manunggal, Balamban, Cebu
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At Malacañang Palace, 1955. Clockwise, from top left: Senator Edmundo Cea, Former President José P. Laurel Sr., Senator Primicias, Senate President Eulogio A. Rodriguez, Sr., President Ramon F. Magsaysay, & House Speaker José B. Laurel Jr.
