Amado V. Hernandez
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Amado Vera Hernandez (September 13, 1903 – March 24, 1970), was a Filipino writer and labor leader who was known for his criticism of social injustices in the Philippines and was later imprisoned for his involvement in the communist movement. He was the central figure in a landmark legal case that took 13 years to settle.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Vera and the surname or paternal family name is Hernandez.
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Born | Amado Vera Hernandez (1903-09-13)September 13, 1903[1] |
Died | March 24, 1970(1970-03-24) (aged 66) |
Spouse | [2] |
Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines[3] |
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He was born in Tondo, Manila, to parents Juan Hernandez from Hagonoy, Bulacan and Clara Vera of Baliuag, Bulacan.[1] He grew up and studied at the Gagalangin, Tondo, the Manila High School and at the American Correspondence School.