When is Imelda Marcos's birthday?

Imelda Marcos's birthday is July 2. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Manila, Philippines.

Who shares a birthday with Imelda Marcos?

Famous people who share Imelda Marcos's July 2 birthday include Hermann Hesse, Wisława Szymborska, Patrice Lumumba, William Henry Bragg and Lindsay Lohan.

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Imelda Marcos — Age & Birthday

Born: 2 July 1929 · Age: 97

How old is Imelda Marcos?

Imelda Marcos is 97 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 2 July 1929.

Former First Lady of the Philippines and wife of Ferdinand Marcos

Did you know?She was famously discovered to have a collection of over one thousand pairs of luxury shoes when she fled the presidential palace.

Quick facts

Date of birth2 July 1929
Age97
NationalityFilipino
BirthplaceManila, Philippines
Occupationmodel, singer, diplomat

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Imelda Marcos was the glamorous face of a regime that ruled the Philippines for two decades. She championed lavish building projects and hosted world leaders. Meanwhile the country fell deeper into debt and her husband ruled under martial law. When protesters forced the family out in 1986, thousands of shoes were found in the palace. The image became a global symbol of excess. Yet she returned home and won elections. Her family is back in power.

Key Milestones

1954: Marries Ferdinand Marcos
1965: Becomes First Lady
1986: Flees into exile after the People Power Revolution
1995: Elected to Congress

Imelda Romualdez Marcos (locally; born Imelda Remedios Visitación Trinidad Romuáldez; July 2, 1929) is a Filipino politician who was First Lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, wielding significant political power after her husband Ferdinand Marcos placed the country under martial law in September 1972.

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Imelda Marcos: Former First Lady of the Philippines

Filipino politician, born 1929

Imelda Marcos was born in Manila on 2 July 1929.

She was First Lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986.

She became known worldwide for her shoe collection.

She was later elected to Congress.

Career highlights

1953Miss Manila: title
1954Marriage: Ferdinand Marcos
1965First Lady: begins
1986Exile: People Power
1995Congress: elected

Did you know?Her son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was elected president in 2022.

Age: 97
Status: Living

Family

Father: Vicente Romuáldez
Mother: Remedios Romuáldez
Spouse: Ferdinand Marcos
Children: Bongbong Marcos, Aimee Marcos, Imee Marcos, Irene Marcos-Araneta

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When is Imelda Marcos's birthday?: Imelda Marcos's birthday is July 2. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Manila, Philippines.
How old is Imelda Marcos?: Imelda Marcos is 97 years old, and turns 98 on her next birthday, July 2.
Who shares a birthday with Imelda Marcos?: Famous people who share Imelda Marcos's July 2 birthday include Hermann Hesse, Wisława Szymborska, Patrice Lumumba, William Henry Bragg and Lindsay Lohan.

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