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v. t. e. Maria Corazon " Cory " Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino [4] CCLH ( Tagalog: [kɔɾaˈsɔn kɔˈhwaŋkɔ aˈkino]; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipino politician who served as the eleventh president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.
Corazon Aquino (born January 25, 1933, Tarlac province, Philippines—died August 1, 2009, Makati) was a Philippine political leader who served as the first female president (1986–92) of the Philippines, restoring democratic rule in that country after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Corazon Aquino was the 11th and first female president of the Philippines, who restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. She was the wife of Benigno Aquino, Jr., an opposition leader who was assassinated in 1983. Learn about her early years, political career, education, death and achievements.
Learn about the life and legacy of Corazon Aquino, who led a peaceful revolution against dictator Ferdinand Marcos and became the first woman president of the Philippines in 1986. Find out how she challenged the status quo, restored democracy, and inspired millions of people.
Corazon Aquino was the leader of the People Power movement that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. She served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992, after her husband Ninoy Aquino was assassinated by Marcos in 1983. Learn about her early life, education, marriage, political career, and legacy.
Corazon Aquino, orig. Maria Corazon Cojuangco, (born Jan. 25, 1933, Tarlac province, Phil.—died Aug. 1, 2009, Makati), President of the Philippines (1986–92). Born into a politically prominent family, she married Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr. (1932–83), who became the most prominent opponent of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos.
Corazon Aquino became the 11th President of the Philippines following the People Power Revolution or EDSA 1, and spanned a six-year period from February 25, 1986, to June 30, 1992.