Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos, Philippines — Southeast Asia
Leona Florentino
1848-1884
Photographed by Ray Gurganus
1. Leona Florentino Marker
Leona Florentino was born on April 19, 1848 and was a famous Ilocana poet, satirist, and playwright during the Spanish Period. Through her exemplary works, she was able to gain international recognition. She is the daughter of Marcelino and Isabel Florentino. Her works were translated in different languages but the original copies were destroyed during the Philippine Revolution. Don Isabelo de los Reyes, the Father of Philippine Labor Movement, is her son.
She died on October 4, 1884, leaving a legacy to the Filipino people as the most outstanding woman writer during the Spanish era.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 17° 34.411′ N, 120° 23.348′ E. Marker is in Vigan City, Ilocos, in Ilocos Sur. It is at the intersection of Crisologo and Plaridel Street, on the right when traveling south on Crisologo. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean, in North Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Isabelo F. De Los Reyes (a few steps from this marker); Hon. Vicente Singson Encarnacion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Elpidio R. Quirino (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus
2. Leona Florentino Marker and Monument
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