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 | |
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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 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Jacinto C. Borja |
| Succeeded by | Roberto S. Benedicto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Sotero Laurel III y Hidalgo August 27, 1914 |
| Died | January 6, 2003 (aged 88) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Spouse | Beatriz Castillo |
| Parent(s) | José P. Laurel (father) Pacencia Laurel (mother) |
| Profession | Diplomat, Lawyer |
| Nickname | Pepe |
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