Gregorio Perfecto

Gregorio Milian Perfecto (November 28, 1891 – August 17, 1949) was a Filipino journalist, politician and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1945 to 1949. A controversial figure who was described as an "apostle of liberal causes", Perfecto was notable for his libertarian views, his colorful writing style, and the frequency of his dissenting opinions while on the Supreme Court.

The Honorable
Gregorio Perfecto
48th Associate Justice
of the Philippine Supreme Court
In office
June 6, 1945  August 17, 1949
Appointed bySergio Osmeña
Preceded byNone
Succeeded byFelix Angelo Bautista
Member of the Philippine National Assembly from Manila's 1st District
In office
November 15, 1935  December 30, 1941
Preceded byFrancisco Varona
Succeeded byDistrict dissolved (Position next held by Engracio Clemeña)
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 1st District
In office
1922–1928
Preceded byJuan Nolasco
Succeeded byFrancisco Varona
Personal details
Born(1891-11-28)November 28, 1891
Mandurriao, Iloilo, Captaincy General of the Philippines Kingdom of Spain
DiedAugust 17, 1949(1949-08-17) (aged 57)
Manila, Philippines
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