Who did Francisco Balagtas marry in Bataan?
Answer (1)
Francisco Balagtas married Juana Tiambeng in 1842 while living in Udyong, Bataan. Juana came from a well-known and respected family. When they got married, she was 31 years old, and Balagtas was already 54. Their big age gap didn’t stop them from building a family together.Their marriage was peaceful and filled with love. They had eleven children, and Balagtas worked hard not only as a father but also as a public servant in their town. He served as teniente mayor (town lieutenant) and juez de semantera, which showed that people respected him even beyond his writing.When they got married, Balagtas started using the last name Baltazar, especially in official records. His life with Juana was a new chapter—away from the problems of the past and focused on being a husband, father, and citizen. His time in Bataan was quieter but still full of meaning. His marriage shows that even a man known for poetry could find peace and happiness in family life.
