James L. Gordon
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James Leonard Tagle Gordon Sr. (January 17, 1917 – February 20, 1967) was the first mayor who transitioned from a mayor of Olongapo municipality to a mayor of Olongapo City, Philippines from December 30, 1963, to February 20, 1967. He was born on January 17, 1917, of an American Marine father, John Jacob Gordon,[3] and a Filipina mother, Veronica Tagle y Bella.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Tagle and the surname or paternal family name is Gordon.
Quick Facts The Honourable, Mayor of Olongapo City ...
James L. Gordon | |
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Mayor of Olongapo City | |
In office December 30, 1963 – February 20, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Ildefonso O. Arriola |
Succeeded by | Jaime Guevarra |
Personal details | |
Born | James Leonard Tagle Gordon (1917-01-17)January 17, 1917[1][2] Imus, Cavite, Philippine Islands[1][2] |
Died | February 20, 1967(1967-02-20) (aged 50)[1][2] Olongapo, Philippines[1][2] |
Manner of death | Assassination (gunshot wounds) |
Nationality | Filipino, American |
Spouse | Amelia (née Juico) |
Children | 6 (including Dick Gordon) |
Residence(s) | Olongapo City, Philippines |
Occupation | Politician |
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Unlike his four brothers who took American citizenship and lived in the United States, he chose to stay in the Philippines as a Filipino citizen and raised his children as Filipino citizens. Gordon is the father of former Olongapo Mayor Richard Gordon.