Imelda Marcos
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About
Wife of Ferdinand Marcos, the former President of the Philippines. Her extremely large shoe collection became a symbol of political corruption and excess.
Before Fame
In her early adulthood, she worked as a Manila-based model and singer.
Trivia
The policy of Philippine Martial Law allowed her a great share of her husband's political power. She served for several years in the Philippine House of Representatives.
Family Life
In 1954, she married Ferdinand Marcos, who was, at that time, a congressman for the Nacionalista Party. The couple raised two daughters and a son.
Associated With
Her husband was accused of the murder of political dissident Benigno Aquino, Jr.
