Marcelo H. del Pilar
Filipino writer, lawyer, and journalist
1850 — 1896
Quick Facts
Profession
Filipino writer, lawyer, and journalist
Born
August 30, 1850
Died
1896 (age ~46)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, writer, journalist
PhilippinesBorn in BulakanDied in Barcelona
1850
Born in Bulakan (1850-08-30)
1896
Died in Barcelona
About
Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán, commonly known as Marcelo H. del Pilar and also known by his nom de plume Pláridel, was a Filipino writer, lawyer, journalist, and freemason. Del Pilar, along with José Rizal and Graciano López Jaena, became known as the leaders of the Reform Movement in Spain.
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Who is Marcelo H. del Pilar?+
Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán, commonly known as Marcelo H. del Pilar and also known by his nom de plume Pláridel, was a Filipino writer, lawyer, journalist, and freemason. Del Pilar, along with José Rizal and Graciano López Jaena, became known as the leaders of the Reform Movement in Spain.
What does the name Marcelo mean?+
The name Marcelo means "A barangay of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Marcelo H. del Pilar born?+
Marcelo H. del Pilar was born on August 30, 1850.
When did Marcelo H. del Pilar die?+
Marcelo H. del Pilar died in 1896, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A barangay of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
The name Marcelo is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A barangay of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Philippines.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcelo — August 30, 1850
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Respect.
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
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