First Filipino: Marcelo H. del Pilar

8.30.2005

Marcelo H. del Pilar

Marcelo H. del Pilar

"Father of Philippine Journalism"
"Father of Philippine Masonry"
Founder of the newspaper Diariong Tagalog (1882)

ALIAS
"Plaridel"

DATE OF BIRTH
August 30, 1850

BIRTHPLACE
Cupang, San Nicolas, Bulacan, Philippines

FATHER: Julian del Pilar
MOTHER: Blasa Gatmaytan

WIFE: Marciana
Marcelo and Marciana had seven children.

YEAR OF DEATH
July 4, 1896

USEFUL LINKS

Hero of the Philippine Revolution: Marcelo H. del Pilar
Wikipedia Article on Marcelo H. del Pilar
Marcelo H. Del Pilar ('Plaridel', Hero Of RP Journalism) Honored
Cultural Heritage: Marcelo H. del Pilar
General Info: Marcelo H. del Pilar
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