Corazon Aquino

Corazon Aquino

President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992
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Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (born Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009), popularly known as Cory Aquino, was a Filipino politician who served as the 11th President of the Philippines, becoming the first woman to hold that office. Corazon Aquino was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which ended the 20-year rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. She was named Time magazine's Woman of the Year in 1986. Prior to this, she had not held any elective office.

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Corazon Aquino was born on Wednesday, 25 January 1933 in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philipenes. Her full name at birth was Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco. She was best known as a head of state. Aquino's country of citizenship (nationality) was Filipino. She died on Saturday, 1 August 2009 in Makati,Metro Manila,Philippines at the age of 76. She is buried at Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. Politically, she was affiliated with the Liberal Party (Philippines). Her religion is listed as Roman Catholic. She had dark brown eyes and black hair (color). Her zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

You can find people similar to Corazon Aquino by visiting our lists Time Person of the Year and 20th-century Filipino politicians.

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Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco
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First Women To Hold Office
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25 January 1933
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Paniqui, Tarlac, Philipenes
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1 August 2009
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Makati,Metro Manila,Philippines
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Colorectal Cancer
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Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
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11th President Of The Philipenes
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I guess my religious faith sustained me more than anything else. Family is also very important. If I didn't have children, it would have been too difficult. Even if you are strong, you still need people who would support you all the way.

Corazon Aquino is known for her role in the documentary The Kingmaker (2019) as Self - Wife of Ninoy Aquino (as Corazón "Cory" Aquino).

She is also known for her role in the TV series documentary Tunay na buhay (2011) as Self.

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