Biography of francisco balagtas
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Francisco Balagtas
Renowned Filipino poet and writer
"Balagtas" redirects here. For other uses, see Balagtas (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Balagtas and the second or maternal family name is de la Cruz.
Francisco Balagtas | |
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Bust of Balagtas in Pandacan, Manila | |
Born | Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz April 2, 1788 (1788-04-08) Bigaa, Bulacan, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire |
Died | February 20, 1862(1862-02-20) (aged 73) Udyong, Bataan, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire |
Nickname | Kiko |
Occupation | Poet |
Language | Tagalog |
Citizenship | Spanish (1812 Spanish Constitution granted Filipino natives Spanish citizenship) |
Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
Notable works | Florante at Laura |
Spouse | Juana Tiambeng (m. 1842) |
Children | 11 |
Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz (April 2, 1