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11.18.2006

Trinidad Tecson



Trinidad Tecson
AKA Trinidad Perez Tecson

  • 1st Filipina to organize the Red Cross in the Philippines
  • "Mother of Philippine Red Cross"
  • "Mother of Biak-na-bato"


ALIAS
"Henerala Ningning" (General Ningning)
"babaing lalaki" ("woman-man", symbol of her strong character)


DATE OF BIRTH
November 18, 1848

BIRTHPLACE
San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan, Philippines


FATHER: Rafael Tecson
MOTHER: Monica S. Perez


HUSBAND: ______*
CHILDREN: Sinforoso and Desiderio
*Trinidad Tecson went through 3 marriages, surviving all three husbands.


YEAR OF DEATH
January 28, 1928


USEFUL LINKS

Cultural Heritage-National Hero: Trinidad Tecson
Trinidad Tecson (1848-1928)
Heroes and Patriots: Trinidad Tecson
The Women in the Philippine Revolution


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