Melchora Aquino
Filipina revolutionary (1812-1919) · Activists · Died at 107
Melchora Aquino was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" because of her old age during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1899). She was also known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions.
Melchora Aquino is read about 116 times a day, in 21 languages.
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The historical marker installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines at the Melchora Aquino Shrine in Quezon City in 2007
Aquino's grave at the Himlayang Pilipino Memorial Park (Quezon City).
Melchora Aquino, as depicted on the English Series 100 pesos banknote.
Bust at Placido del Mundo Elementary School in Novaliches, Quezon CityAbout this person
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1812 to 1919 · aged 107
