Epifanio de los Santos

For the major road named after him, see EDSA.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de los Santos and the second or maternal family name is Cristóbal.

Epifanio de los Santos
de los Santos graduation picture at Ateneo de Manila
Director of the Philippine Library and Museum
In office
May 16, 1925 – April 18, 1928[1]
Appointed byLeonard Wood
Preceded byTrinidad Pardo de Tavera
Governor of Nueva Ecija
In office
1902–1906
Preceded byFelino Cajucom
Succeeded byIsauro Gabaldon
Member of the Malolos Congress
from Nueva Ecija
In office
September 15, 1898 – November 13, 1899
Serving with José Turiano Santiago and Gregorio Macapinlac
Personal details
Born
Epifanio de los Santos y Cristóbal

(1871-04-07)April 7, 1871
Malabon, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedApril 18, 1928(1928-04-18) (aged 57)
Manila, Philippine Islands
Spouse(s)Ursula Paez
Margarita Torralba
Children12
Alma materAteneo Municipal de Manila (BA)
University of Santo Tomas (LLB)
Occupation
  • Writer
  • researcher
  • lawyer
  • politician
  • public servant
Known forThe First Filipino Academician,[2][3] Great among the Great Filipino Scholars,[4][5][6] A Man of Many Talents[7][8][9]
Nickname(s)Don Pañong, G. Solon (pen name), Señor de los Santos, ED or EDS (acronym)

Epifanio de los Santos y Cristóbal, also known as Don Pañong or Don Panyong (April 7, 1871 – April 18, 1928), was a notable Filipino historian, journalist, and civil servant.[10][11][12] He was regarded as one of the best Filipino writers and a literary genius.[13] He also entered politics, serving as a member of the Malolos Congress from 1898 to 1899 from Nueva Ecija and later as governor of Nueva Ecija from 1902 to 1906. As a lawyer, he was named as the district attorney of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija in 1900 and later as fiscal of the provinces of Bulacan and Bataan. He was named as an assistant technical director of the Philippine Census in 1918. He was appointed Director of the Philippine Library and Museum by Governor General Leonard Wood in 1925, serving until his death in 1928.[1]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference library was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Bacallan, Joyce. 1988. Hero of the month- Epifanio delos Santos- a great Filipino academician. The youngster. p. 7.
  3. ^ Epifanio de los Santos (undated)Printed by National Bookstore. Manila, Philippines 260061
  4. ^ Zaide, Gregorio F. 1965.Epifanio de los Santos: Great among the great Filipino scholars. In Great Filipinos in history. 88: 575-581.
  5. ^ Epifanio de los Santos (Great among the great Filipino scholars). 1982. Printed by Merriam School & Office. Supplies Corporation, Manila.
  6. ^ Epifanio de los Santos (Pinakadakilang Iskolar Na Pilipino). 1988. Karapatang-ari ng Merriam & Websters.
  7. ^ Philippine National Heroes from Philippine Centennial 1898-1998 Philippine National Heroes. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  8. ^ The New Philippine Almanac- The Philippine National Heroes. Encleare Foundation. 2007. p.439. ISBN 978-971-0328-22-2
  9. ^ Filipinas Heritage Library - Himig (Filipino Music Trivia) Himig | Features accessed December 14, 2010
  10. ^ Afan, Carolina L. Epifanio de los Santos y Cristobal. Filipiniana Division. National Library. Government Property. ISBN does not apply.
  11. ^ Philippines Laws, Statutes and Codes Virtual Law Library: Epifanio de los Santos Avenue accessed December 15, 2010
  12. ^ Cite error: The named reference publishing37 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  13. ^ Cite error: The named reference filipiniana2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).