| Presidency | December 30, 1953-March 17, 1957 |
| Seventh President of the Philippines; Third President of the Third Republic (1964 – 1972) |
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| Vice President | Carlos P. Garcia (Dec. 30, 1953-March 17, 1957) |
| Birth | August 31, 1907Iba, Zambales |
| Death | March 17, 1957Mount Manunggal, Asturias, Cebu |
| Parents | Exequiel MagsaysayPerfecta del Fierro |
| Ethnic Affiliation | Ilocano |
| Spouse | Luz Banzon (died 2004) |
| Children | Teresita Magsaysay VargasMilagros Magsaysay ValenzuelaSenator Ramon Magsaysay, Jr. |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, Jose Rizal College, 1932 |
| Profession | MechanicBus shop superintendentBus line branch manager |
| Political Party | Liberal Party (1946-1953)Nacionalista Party (1953-1957) |
| Military Service | Captain, Philippine Army |
| Judicial | None |
| Legislative: Local | None |
| Legislative: Lower House | Representative, Lone District of Zambales (1946 – 1950) |
| Legislative: Upper House | None |
| Executive: Local Government | None |
| Executive: Provincial Government | None |
| Executive: Bureaucracy | None |
| Executive: Cabinet | Secretary of National Defense (1950-1953) |
| Executive: National Government | None |
| Running Mate | 1953 ElectionSenator Carlos P. Garcia (Won) |
| Presidential Election Adversaries | 1953 Election (Won)Incumbent President Elpidio Quirino |
| Age at First Inauguration | 46 |
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