- Born
- Died
- Nick Joaquin was born on May 4, 1917 in Paco, Manila, Philippines. He was a writer, known for Tatarin (2001), In the Wink of an Eye (1981) and Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty (1993). He died on April 29, 2004 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- ParentsLeocadio JoaquinSalomé Marquez
- RelativesTony Joaquin(Niece or Nephew)
- A Ramon Magsaysay awardee (1996). He was honored for Journalism, Literature, and the Creative Communication Arts. The award is annually given to Asian individuals and organizations for achieving excellence in their respective fields.
- A journalist, playwright and novelist.
- Nick Joaquin is one of the most important Filipino writers, along with Jose Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Unlike Rizal and Recto, whose works were written in Spanish, Joaquin's major works were written in English despite being literate in Spanish.
- Nick Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature.
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