José Paciano Laurel y García (March 9, 1891 – November 6, 1959) was a Filipino politician, lawyer, and judge, who served as the president of the Japanese-occupied Second Philippine Republic, a puppet state during World War II, from 1943 to 1945. Since the administration of President Diosdado Macapagal (1961–1965), Laurel has been officially recognized by later administrations as a former president of the Philippines.

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Occupation: Q82955, Q16533
Position held: Q1209571, Q18579098, Q7444421, Q7444314
Citizenship: Q928
Born: March 9, 1891
Died: November 6, 1959

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Occupation: Q82955, Q16533
Position held: Q1209571, Q18579098, Q7444421, Q7444314
Citizenship: Q928
Born: March 9, 1891
Died: November 6, 1959