Juan Crisostomo Soto (Crissot) historical marker (Q57951752)
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NHCP historical marker for Juan Crisostomo Soto
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Juan Crisostomo Soto (Crissot) historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for Juan Crisostomo Soto |
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2012
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14°59'55.00"N, 120°39'9.90"E
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McKinley Street cor. National Highway (English)
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The historical marker is located on the pedestal of the bust of Juan Crisostomo Soto. (English)
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Distinguished Pampango poet, dramatist and newspaperman. Born in Bacolor, Pampanga, 27 January 1867. The son of Santiago Soto and Marciana Caballa. Learned first letters from a town tutor Cirilo Fernandez; pursued higher education under a noted teacher Vicente Quirino; wrote numerous lyrical poems, historical dramas, humorous plays, fiery editorials and philosophical essays; translated into Pampango the Spanish version of Romeo and Juliet and old European plays like the Lovers of Teruel Faust and Nero and the Gladiators; author of Lydia, first novel in Pampango, in collaboration with Galura. Translated Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Joined the Philippine Revolution, 1896 and figured in several battles against the American forces, 1898. Died in Manila, 12 June 1918. Buried in Bacolor, 14 July 1918. (English)
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