Corazon Aquino

Corazon Aquino

(1933–2009) human rights defender Philippines

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Corazon Aquino (1933–2009) was a Philippines human rights defender.

About Corazon Aquino

María Corazón Sumulong "Cory" Cojuangco-Aquino was a Filipino politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines, serving from 1986 to 1992. The first female president in Philippine history, Aquino was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which ended the two-decade rule of President Ferdinand Marcos and led to the establishment of the current democratic Fifth Philippine Republic. She has been regarded by media outlets as the "Mother of Democracy".

Notable works:

To Love Another Day

Awards:

Ramon Magsaysay Award|Order of Sikatuna|Order of the Liberator General San Martín|Nishan-e-Pakistan|Philippine Legion of Honor|Kalantiao's Order|Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum|J. William Fulbright Prize|World Citizenship Award|Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour|Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit|Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic|Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic|honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong|Time Person of the Year|Order of the White Elephant

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