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Aniceto Lacson | |
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1st President of Negros | |
In office November 5, 1898 – April 30, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Melecio Severino (as Civil Governor) |
Personal details | |
Born | Molo, Iloílo, Captaincy General of the Philippines | April 17, 1857
Died | February 3, 1931 Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippine Islands | (aged 73)
Citizenship | Philippine |
Nationality | Negrense |
Political party | Katipunan |
Aniceto Ledesma Lacson (April 17, 1857 – February 3, 1931) was the first and only president of the Negros Republic from 1898 to 1901. He is notable for leading the Negros Revolution along with Juan Araneta.[1] He is also an essential figure amongst Negros Occidental's landed gentry where he not only contributed significantly to the burgeoning sugar industry, but also helped shaped the political landscape of the province during his time.[2]