Purita Macapagal

Purita Macapagal[1] (born Purita Lim de la Rosa, 12 November 1916 – 27 October 1943) was the first wife of Philippine president Diosdado Macapagal.

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Lim, the birth surname or paternal family name is de la Rosa, and the marital name is Macapagal.

Biography

She was the sister of Rogelio de la Rosa who was a Philippine senator. Purita died in 1943 before her husband became president in 1961. Three years after her death, Diosdado married Evangelina Macaraeg, who was known as the mother of future president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Personal life

She had one daughter, Maria Cielo and one son, Arturo.

References
  1. "Purita Lim de la Rosa". Geni.


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