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Manuel Earnshaw

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Manuel Earnshaw

Manuel Noguera Earnshaw (November 19, 1862 – February 13, 1936) was a Resident Commissioner of the Philippines.

Early life and education

He was born in Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines, on November 19, 1862. He attended the Ateneo de Manila and the Nautical School in Manila.

Early career

He became engaged in engineering and in the drydocking business in 1884. He was the founder, president, and general manager of the Earnshaw Slipways & Engineering Co.

Resident Commissioner

He was elected, as an Independent candidate, as Resident Commissioner from the Philippines and served from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1917. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1916. He discontinued his former business pursuits in 1921 and lived in retirement in Cavite.

Death

He died in Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines, February 13, 1936, and was buried in Manila North Cemetery. There is a street in Sampaloc, Manila, named for him.

The remains of Manuel Earnshaw have been transferred to San Agustin Church in Manila.

See also

External links

  • United States Congress. "Manuel Earnshaw (id: E000015)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Resident Commissioner from the Philippines to the United States Congress
1913–1917
Served alongside: Manuel L. Quezon
Succeeded by