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F. Sionil José

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F. Sionil José
José in 2017
José in 2017
BornFrancisco Sionil José
(1924-12-03)December 3, 1924
Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippine Islands
DiedJanuary 6, 2022(2022-01-06) (aged 97)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Pen nameF. Sionil José
OccupationFilipino novelist, writer, journalist
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Alma materFar Eastern University
University of Santo Tomas (dropped out)
Period1962–2022
GenreFiction
Literary movementPhilippine literature in English
Notable worksThe "Rosales Saga" Novels (1962–1984)
Notable awards
  • Order of National Artists of the Philippines
    Pablo Neruda Centennial Award (2004)
  • Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres (2000)
  • Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts (1980)
  • City of Manila Award for Literature (1979)
  • Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature (1959, 1979, 1980, 1981)
SpouseTessie Jovellanos Jose

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]

José died on January 6, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by atherosclerosis, aged 97.[5][6]

References

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  1. Jose, F. Sionil (30 July 2003). "Sense of the City: Manila". BBC News. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
  2. "Author Spotlight: F. Sionil Jose". Random House. Retrieved 14 June 2007.
  3. 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.
  4. Yabes, Leopoldo Y. and Judson Knight. "Francisco Sionil Jose Biography". Contemporary Novelists, Vol. 16. Jrank.org. Retrieved 16 June 2007.
  5. "BREAKING: National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose has passed away". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  6. "JUST IN: National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose has passed away on Thursday. He was 97". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-01-06.