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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—Philippine IslandsJaime Carlos DE VEYRA
(1873-1963)
DE VEYRA, Jaime Carlos, a
Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of the Philippine
Islands; born in Tanawan, Province of Leyte, Philippine Islands,
November 4, 1873; attended public and private schools; was
graduated from the College of San Juan de Letran in Manila in 1893;
studied law, philosophy, and letters in the University of Santo
Tomas at Manila 1895-1897; secretary to the Military Governor of
Leyte in 1898 and 1899; engaged in newspaper work; member of the
municipal council of Cebu; Governor of Leyte in 1906 and 1907;
member of the Philippine house of representatives 1907-1909; member
of the Philippine Commission 1913-1916; executive secretary of the
Philippine Islands in 1916 and 1917; elected as a Nationalist a
Resident Commissioner to the United States in 1917; reelected in
1920 and served from March 4, 1917, to March 3, 1923; declined to
be a candidate for renomination in 1922; engaged in journalistic
work during 1923; head of the department of Spanish, University of
the Philippines at Manila, 1925-1936; director, Institute of
National Language, 1936-1944; served as historical researcher in
charge of manuscripts and publications, National Library;
historical researcher, Office of the President, 1946; died in
Manila, Philippine Islands, March 7, 1963; interment in La Loma
Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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