Ramon Magsaysay | |
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| 7th President of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1953 – March 17, 1957 | |
| Vice President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Carlos P. Garcia |
| 6th Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office January 1, 1954 – May 14, 1954 | |
| President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Oscar Castelo |
| Succeeded by | Sotero B. Cabahug |
| In office September 1, 1950 – February 28, 1953 | |
| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Ruperto Kangleon |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Castelo |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Zambales’ Lone district | |
| In office May 28, 1946 – September 1, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Valentin Afable |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Corpus |
| Military Governor of Zambales | |
| In office February 1, 1945 – March 6, 1945 | |
| Appointed by | Douglas MacArthur |
| Preceded by | Jose Corpuz |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Anonas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay August 31, 1907 Iba, Zambales, Philippines[a] |
| Died | March 17, 1957 (aged 49) Balamban, Cebu, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Airplane crash |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (1953–1957) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (1946–1953)[1][2] |
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| Alma mater | University of the Philippines José Rizal University (BComm) |
| Profession | Soldier, automotive mechanic |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Commonwealth Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 31st Infantry Division |
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Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr. QSC GCGH KGE GCC (August 31, 1907 – March 17, 1957) was a Filipino statesman who served as the seventh President of the Philippines, from December 30, 1953, until his death in an aircraft disaster on March 17, 1957. An automobile mechanic by profession, Magsaysay was appointed military governor of Zambales after his outstanding service as a guerrilla leader during the Pacific War. He then served two terms as Liberal Party congressman for Zambales's at-large district before being appointed Secretary of National Defense by President Elpidio Quirino. He was elected president under the banner of the Nacionalista Party. He was the youngest to be elected as president, and second youngest to be president (after Emilio Aguinaldo). He was the first Philippine president born in the 20th century and the first to be born after the Spanish colonial era.
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