Napoleon Abueva
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Napoleon "Billy" Veloso Abueva (January 26, 1930 – February 16, 2018) was known as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture" Through Proclamation No. 1539. He was proclaimed National Artist for Sculpture in 1976 when he was 46, making him the youngest recipient of the award to date.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Veloso and the surname or paternal family name is Abueva.
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Napoleon Galamiton Abueva | |
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Born | Esabelio Veloso Abueva (1930-01-26)January 26, 1930 |
Died | February 16, 2018(2018-02-16) (aged 88) Quezon City, Philippines |
Resting place | Libingan ng mga Bayani |
Occupation | Sculptor |
Spouse | Sergia Valles Abueva |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Teodoro Abueva (father) Purificación Veloso (mother) |
Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
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