Short biography of melchora aquino

Philippine heroine considered "Mother of the Philippine Revolution." Name variations: known as Matandang Sora or Tandang Sora. Pronunciation: Ah-KEEN-o. Born in barrio Banlat, Caloocan, Rizal (now part of Quezon City), on January 6, ; died in Pasong Tamo, in February or March ; daughter of Juan Aquino (a farmer) and Valentina de Aquino; married Fulgencio Ramos; children: Juan, Simon, Epifania (also seen as Estefania), Saturnina, Romualdo, and Juana.

Melchora Aquino led a normal life until she was well into her 80s, when she became a political revolutionary. In her early years, she was known in her village as a medicine woman who helped her neighbors with minor illnesses and injuries. Her marriage to Fulgencio Ramos (who would become a barrio captain) produced six children before Fulgencio's untimely death left her a widow. With a large family to support, she took over the management of the family farm and other business interests entrusted to her. Working

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Melchora Aquino de Ramos, commonly known as &#;Tandang Sora&#; (&#;Elder Sora&#;) because of her age, played an important role during the Philippine Revolution. She supported the Katipunan and was one of nine historical figures in the Philippines that were recommended to be National Heroes by the Technical Committee of the National Heroes Committee, which was created through Executive Order No. 5 by previous President Fidel Ramos.

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Melchora Aquino

Filipino revolutionary known for medically aiding revolutionaries

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

Melchora Aquino
Born	Melchora Aquino ()January 6, [1] Banlat, Kalookan, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
Died	February 19, () (aged&#;) Banlat, Kalookan, Rizal, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands
Resting place	Tandang Sora National Shrine, Quezon City
Nationality	Filipino
Spouse	Fulgencio Ramos &#; (died&#;)&#;
Children	6

Melchora Aquino (January 6, – February 19, ) was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" ("tandang" meaning "old") because of her old age during the Philippine Revolution (). She was also known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions.

Early life and marriage

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