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Carlos P. Romulo

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Filipino politician and diplomat (1899-1985)

PoliticiansLived 1899 to 1985 · aged 86
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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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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, 1987Romulo (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, 1987Romulo in 1942Romulo in 1942Romulo, portrait by Soshana, oil on canvas, 1945Romulo, portrait by Soshana, oil on canvas, 1945Ang Paglunsad Memorial, Lingayen, Pangasinan. Carlos P. Romulo launched on January 10, 1945, Philippine and Pacific troops to liberate LuzonAng Paglunsad Memorial, Lingayen, Pangasinan. Carlos P. Romulo launched on January 10, 1945, Philippine and Pacific troops to liberate LuzonRomulo's grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.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 NehruGen. Romulo (3d from R), as President of the United Nations General Assembly, talks with Prime Minister Jawaharlal NehruCarlos P. Romulo at the Clark Air Base (1979)Carlos P. Romulo at the Clark Air Base (1979)

Awards 13

1984Presidential Medal of Freedom
1982Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
1981United Nations Peace Medal
1981honorary doctorate from University of Paris-II
1974Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
1964honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense
1950Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1942Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence
Presidential Medal of Merit
Purple Heart
National Artist of the Philippines
National Order of Merit Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
James Cardinal Gibbons Medal

Connected to Carlos 6

Moritz LeuenbergerAlso won Presidential Medal of MeritRené LévesqueAlso won honorary doctorate from University of Paris-IIAlicia AlonsoAlso won National Order of Merit Carlos Manuel de CéspedesJames IrwinAlso won United Nations Peace MedalErnie PyleAlso won Pulitzer Prize for CorrespondenceMario CondeAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense

About this person

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1985 · aged 86
Written about in
22 languages

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