Marcos

American

[mahr-kohs] / ˈmɑr koʊs /

noun

Ferdinand E(dralin) 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.

Marcos British

/ ˈmɑːkɒs /

noun

Ferdinand ( Edralin ). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986
his wife, Imelda ( Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez ). born 1929, Filipino politician; governor of Manila (1976–86); notorious for her profligacy as first lady

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