Teofisto Guingona Sr.
Filipino politician (1883–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Guingona and the second or maternal family name is Jamora.
Teofisto Jamora Guingona Sr. (born Teofisto Guingona y Jamora; September 20, 1883 – April 11, 1963) was a Filipino revolutionary soldier, lawyer, judge, and politician. He was father of former Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr. and the grandfather of former Senator TG Guingona.
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Teofisto J. Guingona Sr. | |
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Senator of the Philippines from the 12th District | |
In office November 15, 1920 – November 13, 1923 | |
Appointed by | Francis Burton Harrison |
Preceded by | Hadji Butu |
Succeeded by | José Alejandrino |
Acting Governor of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu | |
In office 1918–1920 | |
Governor of Agusan | |
In office 1914–1917 | |
Member of the Philippine Assembly from Negros Oriental's 2nd District | |
In office October 16, 1909 – April 9, 1914 | |
Preceded by | Vicente Locsin |
Succeeded by | Leopoldo Rovira |
Personal details | |
Born | Teofisto Guingona y Jamora (1883-09-20)September 20, 1883 Guimaras, Iloilo, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | April 11, 1963(1963-04-11) (aged 79) Manila, Philippines |
Political party | Democrata |
Other political affiliations | Progresista (before 1922) |
Spouse | Josefa Tayko |
Children | 8 (including Teofisto Jr.) |
Relatives | Teofisto "TG" Guingona III (grandson) |
Alma mater | Escuela de Derecho |
Occupation | Revolutionary soldier |
Profession | Lawyer |
Known for | Pipoy |
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