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9.13.2006

Amado V. Hernandez




Amado V. Hernandez

  • 1st Filipino National Artist in Literature (1973)
  • Author of the 1st Filipino socio-political novel, Mga Ibong Mandaragit
  • Philippine National Artist in Literature (1973)

ALIAS
"Amante Hernani"
"Herminia dela Riva"
"Julio Abril"

DATE OF BIRTH
September 13, 1903

BIRTHPLACE
Tondo, Manila, Philippines

FATHER: Juan Hernandez
MOTHER: Clara Vera

WIFE: Honorata "Atang" de la Rama


YEAR OF DEATH
March 24, 1970


USEFUL LINKS

Media Museum - Who's who in Print Journalism
Being Amado V. Hernandez
Culture Profile: Amado V. Hernandez
Amado V. Hernandez: National Artist in Literature

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