Francisco Balagtas

Francisco Balagtas (1788–1862) was a Filipino poet and writer.

Also recorded as Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz.

Overview

Born at Balagtas in 1788, died at Orion in 1862.

In detail

Francisco Balagtas studied at Colegio de San Juan de Letran. the recorded working language is Tagalog.

Works named in the authority record are Florante at Laura.

Sources

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“Francisco Balagtas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q983125: Francisco Balagtas
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