Ferdinand Marcos

Full Name: Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr.
Profession: 10th President of the Philippines and Dictator

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Biography: Ferdinand Marcos is remembered for running a corrupt and undemocratic government as the 10th President of the Philippines (1965-1986).

Marcos came to power in 1965 and was elected to a 2nd term in 1969. However in the face of public unrest he imposed martial law (1972 -1981).

In 1983 his longtime political opponent, Ninoy Aquino is assassinated and Marcos' government implicated. The country ignites in protests. This eventually leads to a snap elections in 1986, Marcos running against Corazon Aquino. The election is marred by widespread reports of violence and tampering of election results.

The so-called People's Power Revolution gained strength, eventually forcing Marcos and his government to capitulate. Marcos is forced to flee to Hawaii where he dies in 1989.

In the 2004 Global Transparency Report, Marcos appeared in the list of the World's Most Corrupt Leaders. He was said to have amassed between $5 billion to $10 billion in his 21 years as President.

His equally famous wife Imelda Marcos later returned to the Philippines and to politics.

Born: September 11, 1917
Birthplace: Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: September 28, 1989 (aged 72)
Cause of Death: Heart, lung and kidney disease