"King of Balagtasan"
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
Being Amado V. Hernandez
Culture Profile: Amado V. Hernandez
Amado V. Hernandez: National Artist in Literature