Carlos P. Romulo
Filipino politician and diplomat (1899-1985) · Philippines · On the map · Politicians · Died at 86
Carlos Peña Rómulo Sr. was a Filipino diplomat, statesman, soldier, journalist and author. He was a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, a general in the US Army and the Philippine Army, university president, and president of the United Nations General Assembly.
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1985Died15 December 19851984Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1982Grand Cross of the Order of Charles IIIAward1981Honorary Doctorate from University of Paris-IIAwardUnited Nations Peace MedalAward1974Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward1964Honorary Doctor of the University of Madrid ComplutenseAward1950Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the CatholicAward1942Pulitzer Prize for CorrespondenceAward1899Born14 January 1899
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Romulo (far right) on a stamp featuring the "Founders of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines". Stamp for the National Boy Scout Movement's 50th Anniversary, October 28, 1987
Romulo in 1942
Romulo, portrait by Soshana, oil on canvas, 1945
Ang Paglunsad Memorial, Lingayen, Pangasinan. Carlos P. Romulo launched on January 10, 1945, Philippine and Pacific troops to liberate Luzon
Romulo's grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Gen. Romulo (3d from R), as President of the United Nations General Assembly, talks with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
Carlos P. Romulo at the Clark Air Base (1979)Awards
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Country
Philippines
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1985 · aged 86
