Ferdinand Marcos was the President of the Philippines from 1966 to 1986. Born in Sarrat, Philippines on September 11, 1917, his administration was known for its political repression, nepotism, and human rights violations. After two decades of rule, Marcos was finally removed from office by the People Power Revolution in 1986.
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💰 Net worth: $5 Billion (2024)
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About
President of the Philippines who held the country under an iron fist during his tenure from 1966 to 1986. His administration was known for their inclinations towards political repression, nepotism, and human rights violations and he was finally removed from office by the the People Power Revolution.
Before Fame
In 1939, he was found guilty and sentenced to death for murdering the political opponent of his father but the decision was later overturned by the Supreme Court.
Trivia
In response to the strident student demonstrations he was facing at home, he declared martial law, ruthlessly jailing dissidents and using the army to uphold order.
Family Life
He was born in Sarrat, Philippines, and claimed he could trace his lineage back to a 15th century Chinese pirate. His son Bongbong Marcos also became a Politician.
Associated With
He was initially an ally of Ronald Reagan, but the U.S. started distancing itself away from his regime after he became more ruthless.