Napoleon Abueva

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Veloso and the surname or paternal family name is Abueva.
Napoleon Galamiton Abueva
Napoleon Abueva from the Order of National Artists (NCCA)
Born
Esabelio Veloso Abueva

(1930-01-26)January 26, 1930
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippine Islands
DiedFebruary 16, 2018(2018-02-16) (aged 88)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting placeLibingan ng mga Bayani
OccupationSculptor
SpouseSergia Valles Abueva
Children3
Parent(s)Teodoro Abueva (father)
Purificación Veloso (mother)
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines

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.

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