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Jose Ledesma | |
|---|---|
| Senator of the Philippines from the 7th District | |
| In office 21 July 1927 –2 June 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Maria Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Ruperto Montinola |
| Governor of Iloilo | |
| In office 1945–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Patricio Confesor |
| Succeeded by | Tomas Vargas |
| In office 1925–1927 | |
| Preceded by | Ruperto Montinola |
| Succeeded by | Jose Lopez-Vito |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
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