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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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