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Joaquin Ortega

1868 – 1943

Filipino politician

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Lived 1868 – 1943 (aged 75). Joaquin Ortega was a politician.

Joaquín Vicente Eulogio Ortega y Joaquino (1868 – May 31, 1943) was a Filipino politician who was the first civil governor of the province of La Union. His tenure marked the centuries long presence of the Ortega political family in the affairs of the province.

Early life and education Joaquin Ortega was born in Cebu in 1868. His father was Antonio Ortega who worked at the Tabacalera in Carlatan, San Fernando, La Union while his mother is Juana Juaquino of Surigao. He is described as a Spanish meztizo. He studied at the University of Santo Tomas

He initially worked as a cashier for the Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas in La Union. He was affiliated with Partido Federal. In the 1902 local election, he became the first elected La Union governor serving until February 1904. Ortega went on to become the 2nd Governor of Abra serving for 10 years from 1904 until 1914.

Death and legacy Ortega died on May 31, 1943. Many of his children and his descendants became politicians themselves. In 1988, his son Titing was elected as La Union governor.

Personal life Ortega married Francisca Lacsamana of Bangar with whom he raised fourteen children.

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Who was Joaquin Ortega?

Filipino politician

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Joaquin Ortega was born on 11 March 1868.

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Joaquin Ortega died on 31 May 1943.

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Joaquin Ortega was a politician.

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· Wikipedia: Joaquin Ortega

· Wikidata: Q131700764

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