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Personal Life
Quezon was the son of a schoolteacher and small landholder of Tagalog descent on the island of Luzon. He cut short his law studies at the University of Santo Tomás in Manila in 1899 to participate in the struggle for independence against the US, led by the president, Emilio Aguinaldo. After Aguinaldo surrendered in 1901, however, Quezon returned to the university, obtained his degree in 1903 and practiced law for a few years. Quezon was later married to his first cousin, Aurora Aragón Quezon, on 17 December 1918
Death
Quezon died of tuberculosis at Saranac Lake, New York during his exile. He was buried in the Arlington National Cemetery until the end of World War II, when his remains were moved to Manila. His final resting place is the Quezon Memorial Circle which is now a popular place for people to visit.
Legacy
Manuel L. Quezon established the Institute of National Language (INL) to create a national language for the country. On the 30th of December 1937, President Quezon, through Executive Order No. 134, officially declared Tagalog as the basis of the national language of the Philippines.
Memorials Dedicated to Manuel Quezon
These memorials are some of many that are dedicated to Manuel Quezon and that are related to him.
Quezon Memorial Shrine
Quezon Memorial Shrine
This monuent is located in Quezon City. This houses a Museum and it houses the remains of Manuel L. Quezon. Also located around is the Quezon Heritage House.
Manuel Quezon Statue, Baler, Aurora
Manuel Quezon Statue, Baler, Aurora
This Monument is located in Baler, Aurora, Manuel Quezon's Hometown.
Open Doors Monument, Israel
Open Doors Monument, Israel
A Monument signifying Philippine's rescue of European Jews during The Holocaust.
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