Juan Sumulong
Juan Marquez Sumulong Sr. (born Juan Sumulong y Marquez; December 27, 1875 – January 9, 1942) was a Filipino former revolutionary, journalist, lawyer, educator and politician from the province of Rizal. He was the president of the opposition party which ran against Manuel L. Quezon's Nacionalista Party in the 1941 presidential election of the Philippine Commonwealth. He is also the maternal great-grandfather of former President Benigno Aquino III.
The Honourable Juan M. Sumulong | |
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Sumulong in November 1941 | |
| Senator of the Philippines from the 4th District | |
| In office 1934 – September 16, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | José G. Generoso |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| In office 1925–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon J. Fernandez |
| Succeeded by | Juan Nolasco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Sumulong y Marquez December 27, 1875 Antipolo, Morong, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | January 9, 1942 (aged 66) Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | Popular Front (1936–1942) Nacionalista (1934–1936) Democrata (1917–1931) Progresista (1907–1917) |
| Spouse | Maria Salome Sumulong |
| Relations | Sumulong family Benigno Aquino III (great-grandson) Kris Aquino (great-granddaughter) |
| Children | 11 (including Lorenzo and Demetria) |
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran (BA) University of Santo Tomas (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Member of the opposition against Manuel L. Quezon |
| Nickname(s) | DJS, Don Juan |
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