F. Sionil José
Philippine writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Born | Francisco Sionil José (1924-12-03)December 3, 1924 Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands |
Died | January 6, 2022(2022-01-06) (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) |
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Spouse | Tessie Jovellanos Jose |
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José died on January 6, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by atherosclerosis, aged 97.[5][6]