Cesar Cortez Climaco (February 28 1916 — November 14 1984) was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Zamboanga City for 11 years and three nonconsecutive terms. A prominent critic of the martial law regime of Ferdinand Marcos he was famed for his toughness in governance and colorful personality. He was also famous for his refusal to cut his hair until democratic rule was restored in the Philippines. He was assassinated by an unknown gunman in 1984.
active years end date
1984-11-14
active years start date
1956-01-01, 1980-03-05
alma mater
University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines College of Law
birth date
1916-02-28
birth place
Philippines, Zamboanga City
death date
1984-11-14
death place
Philippines, Zamboanga City
office
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Zamboanga City
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