Antonio C. Torres
Sir Antonio C. Torres | |
|---|---|
Torres in 1939 | |
| Chief of Manila Police Department | |
| In office 1936–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Columbus E. Piatt |
| Succeeded by | Marcus E. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio C. Torres y Vergara September 1, 1885 Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | June 1, 1951 (aged 65) Philippines |
| 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.