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Manuel L. Quezon

1878–1944 · 20th century · Also known as Manuel Luis Quezon, Manuel Quezon

Manuel L. Quezon was a Filipino statesman and the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, from 1935 until his death. A veteran of the revolution against Spain and the United States, he led the campaign for independence, secured the 1934 law setting a date for it and adopted Tagalog as the basis of the national language. He died in exile in the United States.

Manuel L. Quezon
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Insular Government of the Philippine IslandsCommonwealth of the Philippines

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