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Roseller Tarroza Lim (February 9 1915 – July 5 1976) was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals Justice from his appointment in 1973 until his death. Lim was known as the Great Filibuster after he filibustered for more than 18 hours in an attempt to prevent the election of Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Senate.

active years end date
1953-12-30, 1955-12-30, 1963-12-30
active years start date
1949-12-30, 1953-12-30, 1955-12-30
alma mater
Silliman University
birth date
1915-02-09
birth place
Zamboanga (province), Zamboanga City
death date
1976-07-05
nationality
Filipino people
office
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lone District of Zamboanga, Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's Lone District
order in office
Senator of the Philippines
party
Liberal Party (Philippines), Nacionalista Party
religion
Catholic Church

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