Melchora Aquino

Deceased Person

1812 – 1919

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Who was Melchora Aquino?

Melchora Aquino de Ramos was a Filipina revolutionary who became known as "Tandang Sora" in the history of the Philippines because of her age when the Philippine Revolution broke out in 1896. She is also known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions to Philippine history.

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Born
Jan 6, 1812
Caloocan
Also known as
  • Melchora Aquino de Ramos
  • Tandang Sora
  • Grand Woman of the Revolution
  • Mother of Balintawak
Spouses
Nationality
  • Philippines
Died
Mar 2, 1919
Caloocan
Resting place
Manila North Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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