Jose S. Leyson | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Cebu | |
| In office 1944–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Delgado |
| Succeeded by | Fructuoso B. Cabahug |
| Member of the National Assembly from Cebu | |
| In office September 25, 1943 – February 2, 1944 Serving with Jose Delgado | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1895 Cebu, Cebu, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | 1945 (aged 49–50) Cebu City, Cebu, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | KALIBAPI (c. 1943) |
| Spouse | Lourdes Velez |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
José S. Leyson y Floreta (April 23, 1895–1945)[1] was a Filipino Visayan lawyer and politician from Cebu, Philippines. He was appointed by the Japanese forces to serve as governor of the province of Cebu during World War II. He died before World War II ended, and the whereabouts of his remains are unknown.