F. Sionil José
Francisco Sionil José (December 3, 1924 – January 6, 2022) was a Filipino writer. His works were written in the English language.[1][2] His novels and short stories talk about the struggles and colonialism in Filipino society.[3][4]
F. Sionil José | |
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.jpg) José in 2017 | |
| Born | Francisco Sionil José December 3, 1924 Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 6, 2022 (aged 97) Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Pen name | F. Sionil José |
| Occupation | Filipino novelist, writer, journalist |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University University of Santo Tomas (dropped out) |
| Period | 1962–2022 |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Literary movement | Philippine literature in English |
| Notable works | The "Rosales Saga" Novels (1962–1984) |
| Notable awards |
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| Spouse | Tessie Jovellanos Jose |
José died on January 6, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by atherosclerosis, aged 97.[5][6]
F. Sionil José Media
F. Sionil José Bust monument (Rosales, Pangasinan Presidencia).
The Inscription in the Monument (February 23, 2007).
References
- ↑ Jose, F. Sionil (30 July 2003). "Sense of the City: Manila". BBC News. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
- ↑ "Author Spotlight: F. Sionil Jose". Random House. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
- ↑ Macansantos, Priscilla S. (25 April 2007). "A Hometown as Literature for F. Sionil José". Global Nation. Inquirer.net. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
- ↑ Yabes, Leopoldo Y. and Judson Knight. "Francisco Sionil Jose Biography". Contemporary Novelists, Vol. 16. Jrank.org. Retrieved 16 June 2007.
- ↑ "BREAKING: National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose has passed away". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ↑ "JUST IN: National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose has passed away on Thursday. He was 97". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-01-06.