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  Recto, Claro M.
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AffiliationNationalist Citizens'  
 
NameClaro M. Recto
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Born February 08, 1890
DiedOctober 02, 1960 (70 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Sep 04, 2022 01:08pm
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InfoClaro Mayo Recto, Jr. (February 8, 1890 – October 2, 1960), was a Filipino politician, jurist, poet and one of the foremost statesmen of his generation. He is remembered mainly for his nationalism, for "the impact of his patriotic convictions on modern political thought".

He was born in Tiáong, Tayabas (now known as Quezon province) of educated, upper middle-class parents, namely Claro Recto [Sr.] of Rosario, Batangas, and Micaela Mayo of Lipa, Batangas. He studied Latin at the Instituto de Rizal in Lipa, Batangas from 1900 to 1901. Further schooling was at the Colegio del Sagrado Corazón of Don Sebastián Virrey. He moved to Manila to study at the Ateneo de Manila where he consistently obtained outstanding scholastic grades, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree maxima cum laude. He received a Masters of Laws degree from the University of Santo Tomás.

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Son Rafael Recto 1931-2008
Grandson Richard Recto 0000-
Grandson Ralph Recto 1964-

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  11/12/1957 Philippines President Lost 8.55% (-32.73%)
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