Melchora Aquino

Melchora Aquino (January 6, 1812 – February 19, 1919) was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" ("tandang" meaning "old") because of her age during the Philippine Revolution.

This article is about the national hero also known as Tandang Sora. For the road, see Tandang Sora Avenue.

Melchora Aquino
Born
Melchora Aquino

(1812-01-06)January 6, 1812
Banlat, Kalookan, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
DiedFebruary 19, 1919(1919-02-19) (aged 107)
Banlat, Kalookan, Rizal, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands
Resting placeTandang Sora National Shrine, Quezon City
NationalityFilipino
Spouse
Fulgencio Ramos
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(died 1856)​
Children6

She was known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions.

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