Nick Joaquin
Filipino writer and journalist (1917–2004)
Died aged 86TaurusPhilippines
Biography
Nicomedes "Nick" Marquez Joaquin (Tagalog: [hwaˈkin]; May 4, 1917 – April 29, 2004) was a Filipino writer and journalist best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He has been considered one of the most important Filipino writers, along with José 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.
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Awards & honours (2)
- National Artist of the Philippines
- Ramon Magsaysay Award
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- Nick Joaquin was born in Manila.
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