Zoilo Galang
Zoilo Galang | |
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Galang in 1921 | |
| Born | Zoilo Mercado Galang July 27, 1895 |
| Died | 1959 (aged 63–64) Philippines |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Pampanga High School |
| Notable works | A Child of Sorrow |
| Spouse | Adela Cortez |
| Children | 5 |
Zoilo Mercado Galang (July 27, 1895 – 1959) was a Filipino writer from Pampanga. He is credited as one of the pioneering Filipino writers who worked with the English language. He is the author of the first Philippine novel written in the English language, A Child of Sorrow, published in 1921.