Lope K. Santos
Lope K. Santos | |
|---|---|
Santos from a 1906 publication of "Banaag at Sikat" | |
| Senator of the Philippines from the 12th District | |
| In office July 1, 1920 – November 15, 1921 | |
| Appointed by | Francis Burton Harrison |
| Preceded by | Joaquin Luna |
| Succeeded by | Hadji Butu |
| 2nd Governor of Nueva Vizcaya | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Tomas Maddela Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Domingo Maddela |
| 4th Governor of Rizal | |
| In office 1909–1912 | |
| Preceded by | José Tupaz |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Melendres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lope Santos y Canseco September 25, 1879 Pasig, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | May 1, 1963 (aged 83) Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila South Cemetery |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party |
| Alma mater | Escuela de Derecho de Manila (now Manila Law College Foundation) |
| Occupation | writer, lawyer, politician |
| Known for | Banaag at Sikat Ako'y Si Wika Aḡ Paḡgiḡera Ano Ang Babae? |
| Nickname | "Father of the Filipino Grammar" |
Lope K. Santos (born Lope Santos y Canseco, September 25, 1879 – May 1, 1963) was a Filipino Tagalog-language writer and former senator of the Philippines. He is best known for his 1906 socialist novel, Banaag at Sikat and for his contributions to the development of Filipino grammar and Tagalog orthography.