Fermín Torralba
Filipino lawyer and politician (1891-1939)
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Fermín Sarmiento Torralba (born Fermín Torralba y Sarmiento; July 7, 1891 – 1939) was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Philippines Legislature from 1922 to 1928 and was Secretary of the Philippine Senate from 1931 to 1935. He was a member of the Nacionalista Party.[1][2]
Preceded byCelestino Gallares
Succeeded byJosé Concón
Preceded byFaustino Aguilar
Succeeded byFelix Lazo
Fermín Sarmiento Torralba | |
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| Member of the Philippine Legislature from the 1st district of Bohol | |
| In office June 6, 1922 – June 5, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Celestino Gallares |
| Succeeded by | José Concón |
| 4th Secretary of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office 1933–1935 | |
| Preceded by | Faustino Aguilar |
| Succeeded by | Felix Lazo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fermín Torralba y Sarmiento July 7, 1891 |
| Died | 1939 (aged 47–48) |
| Party | Nacionalista |
| Spouse | Rosario Dizon |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Early life and education
Fermín Torralba was born in Tagbilaran, Bohol to Margarito Torralba y Maturan (c. 1856 – January 11, 1929 in Tagbilaran, Bohol)[3] and Cirila Sarmiento y Butalid. He received an LL.B. degree from the University of Michigan.[2]
