Imelda Marcos: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Imelda Romuáldez Marcos • Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romuáldez
Born	July 2, 1929 (age 97) • Manila • Philippines
Notable Family Members	spouse Ferdinand Marcos • son Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

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Imelda Marcos (centre), 2006.

Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos

Philippine and U.S. dignitaries in 1979

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