Purita Macapagal
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Purita Macapagal[1] (born Purita Lim de la Rosa, 12 November 1916 – 27 October 1943) was the first wife of Philippine president Diosdado Macapagal.
Biography[]
She was the sister of Rogelio de la Rosa who was a Philippine senator. Purita died in 1943 before her husband became president in 1961. Three years after her death, Diosdado married Evangelina Macaraeg, who was known as the mother of future president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Personal life[]
She had one daughter, Maria Cielo and one son, Arturo.
References[]
- ^ "Purita Lim de la Rosa". Geni.
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