Profile summary
Full names: Jose Paciano Laurel Y Garcia
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Date of birth: March 9, 1891
Place of birth: Tanauan, Batangas
Nationality: Filipino
Died: November 6, 1959
Jose P. Laurel cause of death: Heart attack
Jose Paciano Laurel
Dr. Jose Paciano Laurel was president of the 2nd Republic of the Philippines during World War II (1943-1945). He was born on March 9, 1891, in Tanauan, Batangas. Dr. Laurel was a successful lawyer, legislator, constitutionalist, jurist, writer, scholar, statesman, philosopher, and above all things, an educator. And also, the political philosophy of Dr. Jose P. Laurel is considered to be among the best in the Philippines. He has several contributions to the building of the 2nd Republic of the Philippines. His political philosophy is deeply rooted in his love and belief in his country. After retiring from politics, Laurel focused on managing the Lyceum of the Philippines, which he founded on 7 July 1952. During that time, he also served as the president of the Philippine Banking Corporation. And on November 6, 1959 Jose P Laurel was died from massive heart attack and stroke at the age of 68.
Jose P. Laurel Education
In 1915, he received his law degree from the University of the Philippines, and in 1919, a Master of Laws from the University of Santo Tomas. He later obtained his J.S.D degree from Yale Law School. His first appointment after Yale University was as an undersecretary of the Interior Department. In 1922, he was promoted as the secretary of the interior.