Ricardo Mercader Paras

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Ricardo Mercader Paras

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Death: November 25, 1984 (93)
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Son of Ricardo Parás and Andrea Loloc Mercader
Husband of Eliza Lardizabal
Father of Private; Edgardo Lardizabal Paras; Private; Private; Private and 1 other

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About Ricardo Mercader Paras

Ricardo Mercader Paras graduated his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines in 1913, and placed second in the Bar Examinations that same year. He engaged in private law practice before being elected in the House of Representatives in 1919. His judicial career started when he was appointed judge in 1924, had an illustrious career as a judge in the Court of First Instance in Samar, Ilocos Sur, Abra and Pangasinan. In 1936, President Quezon appointed him as one of the original members of the Court of Appeals. He became an associate Justice in 1941, and was a member of the wartime judiciary during the Japanese Occupation. He became the Chief Justice of the Philippines from April 2, 1951 until February 17, 1961. More here: http://bit.ly/mm0ueW.

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Ricardo Mercader Paras's Timeline

1891
February 17, 1891
1922
July 4, 1922
Manila, NCR, Philippines
1984
November 25, 1984
Age 93
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