First Filipino: Lapu-Lapu

2.21.2005

Lapu-Lapu

Lapu-Lapu
AKA Kalipulako

1st Filipino Chieftain to resist the Spanish invaders (1521)

1st Filipino hero

DATE OF BIRTH
1491

BIRTHPLACE
Santander, Tumoy-Tumoy Cebu City, Philippines

FATHER: Datu Mangal
MOTHER:

WIFE: Princess Bulakna
CHILDREN:

YEAR OF DEATH
1542

USEFUL LINKS

Lapu-Lapu
History of Eskrima Kali Arnis
Wikipedia Article on Lapu-Lapu

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