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Born Melchora Aquino January 6, Banlat, Kalookan, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire Died February 19,.
Melchora Aquino
Filopino revolutionary known for healing the katipuneros
This article is about the national hero also known as Tandang Sora.
Melchora Aquino, also known as Tandang Sora, was a Filipino revolutionary involved with the Katipunan movement for Philippine independence.
For the road, see Tandang Sora Avenue.
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Born | Melchora Aquino ()January 6, [1] Banlat, Kalookan, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire |
Died | February 19, () (aged) Banlat, Kalookan, Rizal, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands |
Resting place | Tandang Sora National Shrine, Quezon City |
Nationality | Filipino |
Spouse | Fulgencio Ramos (died) |
Children | 6 |
Melchora Aquino (January 6, – February 19, ) was a Filipino revolutionary.
She became known as "Tandang Sora" ("tandang" meaning "old") because of her advanced age during the Philippine Revolution (). She was also known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions.
Early life and marriage
Melchora Aquino was born on Janu