First Filipino: Julian R. Felipe

1.28.2006

Julian R. Felipe

Julian Felipe
AKA Julian Reyes Felipe

"Father of Philippine National Anthem"

DATE OF BIRTH
January 28, 1861

BIRTHPLACE
Cavite (now Cavite City), Philippines

FATHER: Justo Felipe
MOTHER: Victoria Reyes

YEAR OF DEATH
October 2, 1944

USEFUL LINKS

The Philippine National Anthem: Marcha Nacional Filipina
Filipinas Heritage Library – The Philippine National Anthem
Julian Felipe Monument
Julian Felipe Hall – DLSU Dasmariñas

Did you know...

...that President Noynoy Aquino was the first Filipino bachelor to become President of the Republic of the Philippines?
...that Astronomer Armando Lee was the first Filipino Master of Science (MS) degree holder in Astronomy in the Philippines?
...that race driver Marlon Stockinger was the first Filipino-Swiss race winner in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship?
...that Joy Rojas was the first Filipina to run across 3,107 miles across the United States?
...that boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the first Filipino sports billionaire?
...that José Rizal was given the label 'First Filipino' by Leon Ma. Guerrero, the first Filipino Ambassador to Germany?

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