F. Sionil José
Filipino writer
Francisco Sionil José was a Filipino writer who was one of the most widely read in the English language. A National Artist of the Philippines for Literature, which was bestowed upon him in 2001, José's novels and short stories depict the social... Wikipedia
Born: December 3, 1924, Rosales, Philippines
Died: January 6, 2022 (age 97 years), Makati Medical Center, Makati, Philippines
Influenced by: John Steinbeck, William Faulkner, and Willa Cather
Education: University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Far Eastern University (FEU)
Spouse: Teresita Jose (m. 1949)
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