Aquino
Corazon C
[kawr-uh-zon,, kor-] /ˈkɔr əˌzɒn,, ˈkɒr-/ (Show IPA), 1933–2009, Philippine political leader: president 1986–92.
Historical Examples
This doctrine is endorsed by the great theologian and scholastic Thomas of Aquino.
The Criminal Prosecution and Capital Punishment of Animals Edmund P. Evans
Thomas of Aquino and Duns Scotus advanced opposing theories to explain the ground and process of individualization.
Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature John Addington Symonds
Probably young Aquino was struck by the devotedness and ability of the Dominican professors.
The Lives of the Saints, Volume III (of 16): March Sabine Baring-Gould
The little town of Aquino occupies the centre of a vast and fertile plain, commonly called Campagna Felice.
The Lives of the Saints, Volume III (of 16): March Sabine Baring-Gould
And yet he favors Aquino because Aquino is loyal to the Church and well informed.
The Saracen: Land of the Infidel Robert Shea
noun
Corazón, known as Cory. 1933–2009, Philippine stateswoman: president (1986–92)
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