First Filipino: Napoleon V. Abueva

1.26.2006

Napoleon V. Abueva

Napoleon Abueva
AKA Napoleon Veloso Abueva

"Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture"
Philippine National Artist for Sculpture (1976)

QUOTE
"There is money in 'lapok' (clay)."

ALIAS
"Billy"

DATE OF BIRTH
January 26, 1930

BIRTHPLACE
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines

FATHER: Teodoro Abueva
MOTHER: Purification Veloso

USEFUL LINKS

Napoleon Isabelo Veloso-Abueva: The First And Only Boholano National Artist
Wikipedia Article on Napoleon Abueva
Cultural Heritage: Napoleon V. Abueva
Outstanding Awards by Filipinos
Abueva’s works find a home at Malagos Gardens
National artist sees need to revitalize clay industry

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...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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