What Balagtas' full name?
Answer (1)
The full name of Francisco Balagtas is Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz. “Balagtas” was his father’s last name, and “de la Cruz” was his mother’s last name. During the Spanish colonial period, it was common to include both parents’ last names in a person’s full name. The “y” in his name means “and” in Spanish.Later in life, especially when he got married, he started using the name Francisco Baltazar on official documents. That’s why you might also see people call him Francisco Baltazar. But in most schools and books, he is known as Francisco Balagtas.Knowing his full name helps us understand how important family names were during his time. It also shows us that even if someone comes from a simple background, like Francisco did, they can still be remembered and honored for their talents and hard work. His name is now famous all over the Philippines, especially among students studying literature.
