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Ferdinand Marcos
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Who Was Ferdinand Marcos?
Ferdinand Marcos, born on September 11, , in Ilocos Norte province, was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives () and Senate () before winning the presidential election.
After winning a second term, he declared martial law in , establishing with wife Imelda an autocratic regime based on widespread favoritism that eventually lead to economic stagnation and recurring reports of human rights violations.
Marcos held onto the presidency until , when his people rose against his dictatorial rule and he was forced to flee. He died on September 28, in exile in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Ferdinand Marcos
Net Worth
When the Marcoses went into exile, they took with them a reported $15 million.
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However, the government of the Philippines was aware Marcos had collected a far larger fortune. The country's supreme court estimated he had amassed $10 billion while in office.
Wife Imelda Marcos & Children
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