Francisco Balagtas

:For the municipality in the Philippines named Balagtas, see Balagtas, Bulacan.

Early years

Born in the town of Bigaa (now Balagtas), in the province of Bulacan, Francisco Balagtas was the youngest of the four children. His parents were the blacksmith, Juan Baltazar, and his wife, Juana dela Cruz. He was nicknamed Kiko, while his siblings were named Felipe, Concha, and Nicholasa.

Related Topics:
Balagtas - Bulacan

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Balagtas was eleven years old when he moved to Tondo, Manila. His aunt, Donya Trinidad, was impressed with his diligence, and sponsored his studies at Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Colegio de San Jose. In 1812, he graduated with degrees in Crown Law, Spanish, Latin, Physics, Christian Doctrine, Humanities, and Philosophy.

Related Topics:
Tondo - Manila - Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Colegio de San Jose - 1812 - Crown Law - Spanish - Latin - Physics - Christian Doctrine - Humanities - Philosophy

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