Antonio C. Torres

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Vergara.
Sir
Antonio C. Torres
KGCR
Torres in 1939
Chief of Manila Police Department
In office
1936–1945
Preceded byColumbus E. Piatt
Succeeded byMarcus E. Jones
Personal details
BornAntonio C. Torres y Vergara
(1885-09-01)September 1, 1885
Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedJune 1, 1951(1951-06-01) (aged 65)
Philippines
SpouseCorazón Veloso
Alma materAteneo de Manila
Known forFirst Chief of Manila Police Department
Founder of the Knights of Rizal
Military service
Branch/servicePhilippine National Guard
Years of service1917-1921
Rank Koronel (Colonel)
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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.

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