Antonio C. Torres
Sir Antonio C. Torres, KGCR, (born Antonio Torres y Vergara; September 1, 1885 – June 1, 1951) founder and first Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal and first Filipino Chief of Police of the Manila Police Department in 1936.
Sir Antonio C. Torres | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Manila Police Department | |
| In office 1936–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Columbus E. Piatt |
| Succeeded by | Marcus E. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Torres y Vergara September 1, 1885 Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | June 1, 1951 (aged 65) Philippines |
| Spouse | Corazón Veloso |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila |
| Known for | First Chief of Manila Police Department Founder of the Knights of Rizal |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Philippine National Guard |
| Years of service | 1917-1921 |
| Rank | Koronel (Colonel) |
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