Mar·cos (mär k s), Ferdinand Edralin 1917-1989. Philippine president (1965-1986) who maintained close ties with the United States and exercised dictatorial control over his country. After a fraudulent presidential election against Corazón Aquino (1986) he fled the Philippines with his wife, Imelda (born 1930). |
Marcos [ˈmɑːkɒs]
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(Biographies / Marcos, Ferdinand (Edralin) (1917-1989) M, Filipino, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: head of state) Ferdinand (Edralin). 1917-89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986
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