Sir Antonio C. Torres | |
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Chief of Manila Police Department | |
In office 1936–1945 | |
Preceded by | Columbus E. Piatt |
Succeeded by | Marcus E. Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Antonio Torres y Vergara September 1, 1885 Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | June 1, 1951 Philippines | (aged 65)
Spouse | Corazón Veloso |
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila |
Known for | First Chief of Manila Police Department Founder of the Knights of Rizal |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Philippine National Guard |
Years of service | 1917-1921 |
Rank | Koronel (Colonel) |
Sir Antonio C. Torres, KGCR, (born Antonio Torres y Vergara; September 1, 1885 – June 1, 1951) founder and first Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal and first Filipino Chief of Police of the Manila Police Department in 1936.