Jose Laurel III

José Sotero Hidalgo Laurel III, KGCR (August 27, 1914 – January 6, 2003) was a Filipino diplomat and the aide-de-camp of President Jose P. Laurel during the World War II period. He later became ambassador of the Philippines to Japan.

The Honorable
José S. Laurel III
José Laurel III (right) being taken into U.S. custody at Osaka Airport in 1945, along with Benigno Aquino, Sr. (center) and José P. Laurel.
Ambassador of the Philippines to Japan
In office
1966–1971
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byJacinto C. Borja
Succeeded byRoberto S. Benedicto
Personal details
Born
José Sotero Laurel III y Hidalgo

(1914-08-27)August 27, 1914
DiedJanuary 6, 2003(2003-01-06) (aged 88)
Cause of deathPneumonia
SpouseBeatriz Castillo
Parent(s)José P. Laurel (father)
Pacencia Laurel (mother)
ProfessionDiplomat, Lawyer
NicknamePepe
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