Jose Lorenzo Briones | |
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| Member of theHouse of Representatives fromCebu's2nd district | |
| In office December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Osmeña Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Henry Osmeña |
| 16th Governor of Cebu | |
| In office December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1961 | |
| Vice Governor | None (1955–1959) Francisco Remotigue (1959–1961) |
| Preceded by | Sergio Osmeña Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Remotigue |
| Member of theCebu City Council | |
| In office December 30, 1947 – December 30, 1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1916-02-10)February 10, 1916 |
| Died | Unknown |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Party | Liberal |
| Parent(s) | Manuel Briones Celestina Lorenzo |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Jose Lorenzo Briones (February 10, 1916 – unknown) was aFilipinoVisayan politician and lawyer. He served as Governor of the Province ofCebu (1955–1961) and member of theHouse of Representatives for the 2nd District of Cebu (1961–1969).
Jose Briones was the son ofManuel C. Briones[1] and Celestina Lorenzo.[2] He attended Zapatera Elementary School and graduated top of his class,[3] and he studied at the Cebu Provincial High School. He finished law at theAteneo de Manila[4] and became a lawyer on March 13, 1946. He was married to Luna Cabrera.[2]
His career started as his father's private secretary.[4] In 1947, during the first post-war elections,[5] he was elected member of theCebu City Council together with Eulogio Borres, and Carlos Cuizon, and he served until 1951.[2] On November 8, 1955, he was elected Governor of Cebu and formally assumed the role on December 30, 1955, succeedingSergio V. Osmeña Jr. He was reelected and won over Ramon Durano on November 10, 1959.[2][6]
Briones was later elected to represent Cebu's 2nd District in theHouse of Representatives of the Philippines. He served from December 30, 1961 to December 30, 1969 before retiring that same year.[4][1][7]
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1 Disputed inaugural Governor 2 Appointed 3 Appointed OIC 4 Acting Governor | ||