# Ildefonso Santos

> Ildefonso Santiago Santos was a Filipino educator, poet, and linguist. Recognized as one of the finest poets in Tagalog, Santos was also renowned with his translations of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam and of the Philippine National Anthem, and for his use of the ancient Filipino form of poetry known as Tanaga.

*Filipino poet and artist (1896-1984)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** Philippines
- **Born:** 1897-01-23
- **Died:** 1984-01-28
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Ildefonso Santiago Santos was a Filipino educator, poet, and linguist. Recognized as one of the finest poets in Tagalog, Santos was also renowned with his translations of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam and of the Philippine National Anthem, and for his use of the ancient Filipino form of poetry known as Tanaga.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 43.4
- **Momentum:** 10.0

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3549135)

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