Vicente Gonzales Duterte (; November 23, 1911 – February 21, 1968), also known by his nicknames Nene and Teti, was a Filipino politician and lawyer. He became Governor of the then-unified province of Davao, succeeding Alejandro Almendras who was elected Senator.

Early life

Duterte was born to Facundo Buot Duterte and Zoila Gonzáles from northern

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, who also traces her roots in

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. He had four siblings and a half-brother.

Political career

Duterte previously served as Mayor of Danao,

after he was appointed in that position in an acting capacity by then President

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. He and his family moved to Davao in 1949. From 1959 to 1965, Duterte served as governor of Davao. On December 30, 1965, during his term as governor, Duterte was appointed to be Secretary of the Department of General Services by President

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. He collapsed in court and died of heart failure on February 21, 1968.The Duterte-Marcos Connection
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Personal life

Duterte was married to Soledad Roa, a teacher whom he first met at the Bureau of Public Schools. He was the father of

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, the 16th

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, and the paternal grandfather of Rep. Paolo,

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Sara and

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Baste Duterte.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Duterte, Vicente Mayors of places in Cebu People from Danao, Cebu Ferdinand Marcos administration cabinet members 1911 births 1968 deaths 20th-century Filipino lawyers Vicente Duterte Governors of former provinces of the Philippines