Sir Juan F. Nakpil | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús May 26, 1899[1] Quiapo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | May 7, 1986 Manila, Philippines | (aged 86)
Spouse | Anita Agoncillo Noble |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Julio Nakpil (father) Gregoria de Jesús (mother) |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines University of Kansas Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Branch/service | Philippine Army |
Rank | Major |
Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil, KGCR, KSS (born Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús; May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986) known as Juan Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture.[2] He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.