Rafael Palma
Rafael Palma y Velásquez (Spanish: [rafaˈel ˈpalma]: October 24, 1874 – May 24, 1939) was a Filipino politician, Rizalian, writer, educator and a famous Freemason. He was a senator from 1916 to 1921 and was the fourth president of the University of the Philippines.
Rafael Palma | |
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Palma in c. 1915 | |
| 4th President of the University of the Philippines | |
| In office 1925–1933 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Potter Benton |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Bocobo |
| Senator of the Philippines from the 4th Senatorial District | |
| In office October 16, 1916 – June 6, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Emiliano Tría Tirona |
| Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office January 11, 1917 – July 7, 1920 | |
| Appointed by | Francis Burton Harrison |
| Preceded by | Winfred Thaxter Denison Francis Burton Harrison (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Teodoro Kalaw |
| Member of the Second Philippine Commission | |
| In office July 6, 1908 – October 16, 1916 | |
| Appointed by | James Francis Smith |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Cavite | |
| In office October 16, 1907 – July 1, 1908 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Emiliano Tría Tirona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rafael Palma y Velásquez October 24, 1874 Tondo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | May 24, 1939 (aged 64) Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
| Spouse | Carolina Ocampo |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University University of Santo Tomas |
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