Graciano Lopez Jaena Flashcards
Where was Jaena born?
Jaro, Iloilo
When was Jaena born?
December 18, 1856
Who was the father of Jaena?
Lopez Jaena
Who was the mother of Jaena?
Maria Jacob Jaena
What was his work in Jaro?
Seminarian (did not finish)
What was he when he arrived in Spain?
A student
What kind of student was he?
an eloquent orator
What would many people say about him?
Born to be an orator
What did he do more?
He spoke more than write
What did he give at Ateneo of Barcelona?
A conference
Where did he give a conference?
Ateneo de Barcelona
When did he give a conference?
February 25, 1889
What did people call him after the conference?
El Centinela (the sentinel)
He left the Philippines with what?
Only his voice and pen
What was he a founder of?
La solidaridad
When did he return to the Philippines?
In 1890
What did he find when he returned to the Philippines?
- That his friends were not there
- The office of La Solidaridad was closed
- Filipinos in Madrid and Barcelona were living in misery
- Communication between the Philippines and Spain was becoming more and more difficult
What was the cause of his death?
Tuberculosis
When did he die?
January 20, 1897
Where did he die?
In Barcelona
His works:
- Nuestro Proposito
- Fray Botod
- Esperanza
- Brilliant speeches and essays
An article published in the first issue of La solidaridad
Nuestro Proposito
A satirical novel about a priest
Fray Botod
A short historical novel
Esperanza
