author
Sofronio G. Calderón
1878–1953
A Filipino writer and lexicographer, he helped preserve and explain language and history for Tagalog readers in the early 20th century. His books range from practical dictionaries to works on the Philippines’ past, showing a strong interest in education, culture, and public learning.
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Dating Pilipinas
by Sofronio G. Calderón
About the author
Sofronio G. Calderón was a Filipino author best known for writing in Tagalog and for compiling reference works that made language study more accessible. His Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog was published in Manila in 1915, and surviving editions present him not only as a writer but also as an active figure in literary and educational circles.
The front matter of his dictionary identifies him as president of the literary society Aklatang Kasilawan, a vice president of Samahan ng mga Mánanagalog (a Tagalog association), a collaborator of Aklatang Bayan, and a member of other scholarly groups. These details suggest that his work grew out of a lively community devoted to Tagalog writing, learning, and cultural exchange.
Calderón also wrote Dating Pilipinas, a historical work on the early Philippines, and Pagkatuklas sa ating lupain, showing an interest in Philippine history alongside language. Reliable catalog and ebook records connect him with the years 1878–1953 or 1954, so his exact death year appears to vary across sources; when in doubt, it is safest to say he was active in the first half of the 20th century.