ferdinand marcos

noun

1. Ferdinand E(d·ra·lin) [ed-ruh-lin] /ˈɛd rə lɪn/, 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.

noun

1. Ferdinand (Edralin). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986
2. his wife, Imelda (Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez). born 1929, Filipino politician; governor of Manila (1976–86); notorious for her profligacy as first lady