Benigno Aquino Biography

Benigno Aquino	Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr. Born: 1932-11-27 Birthplace: Concepción, Tarlac, Philippines Died: 1983-08-21 Location of Death: Manila Cause of Death: Assassination Race: Asian Religion: Roman Catholic Field: Politician Famous for: Philippine opposition leader
Field: Politician

Benigno Servillano Aquino, Jr., popularly known as Ninoy Aquino or Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., was a Philippine senator and a leading oppositionist to the autocratic rule of Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now named the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his honor) upon returning home from exile in the United States. His death catapulted his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the limelight and subsequently to the presidency, replacing the 20-year-old Marcos regime