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Eduardo Romualdez
Filipino diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Zialcita and the surname or paternal family name is Romualdez.
Eduardo Zialcita Romualdez (November 22, 1909 – July 19, 2001)[1] was a Filipino banker, financial administrator and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States from 1971 to 1982. He also was Secretary of Finance, serving from 1966 to 1970 under the Marcos administration.
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Eduardo Romualdez | |
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![]() Romualdez presenting his credentials as ambassador to United States President Richard Nixon in 1971. | |
Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States | |
In office 1971–1982 | |
Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Ernesto Lagdameo |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Romualdez |
Secretary of Finance | |
In office January 1, 1966 – February 4, 1970 | |
Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Rufino Hechanova |
Succeeded by | Cesar Virata |
Personal details | |
Born | Eduardo Zialcita Romualdez (1909-11-22)November 22, 1909 Tolosa, Leyte, Philippine Islands |
Died | July 19, 2001(2001-07-19) (aged 91) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Spouse | Concepcion Veloso |
Relations | Daniel Z. Romualdez (brother) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines University of Santo Tomas Georgetown University |
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