Sergio Osmeña Sr. was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the fourth president of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946 and as the first vice president of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. He served the shortest term as president of the Philippines, lasting for only 1 year and 300 days. He was vice president under Manuel L. Quezon. Upon Quezon's sudden death in 1944, Osmeña succeeded him at age 65, becoming the first vice president to succeed to the Philippine presidency and the oldest person to assume the office until Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016 at age 71. He was the founder of the Nacionalista Party.
Sergio Osmeña, Filipino lawyer and politician, 4th President of the Philippines (died 1961)
On September 9, in the year 1878, Sergio Osmeña, Filipino lawyer and politician, 4th President of the Philippines (died 1961). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 9, one of 447 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 9, 1878 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 27 August 2026.
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