Gregorio Zaide
| Dr. Gregorio F. Zaide, Ph.D. | |
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| Born |
May 25, 1907 Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippine Islands |
| Died | October 31, 1988 (aged 81) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | Pagsanjan, Laguna |
| Nationality |
 Filipino
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| Education |
University of the Philippines Manila University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Writer, author, historian |
| Children | Roberto, Junior, and Sonia |
| Gregorio F. Zaide | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna | |
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In office 1971–1975 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 25, 1907 Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines |
| Died | October 31, 1988 (aged 81) Manila |
| Resting place | Pagsanjan, Laguna |
| Spouse(s) | Dolores Magbanua |
| Children | Roberto, Junior, and Sonia |
| Alma mater |
University of the Philippines Manila University of Santo Tomas |
Gregorio F. Zaide (May 25, 1907 – October 31, 1988) was a Filipino historian, author and politician from the town of Pagsanjan, Laguna in the Philippines. A multi-awarded author, Zaide wrote 67 books and more than 500 articles about history, he is known as the "Dean of Filipino Historiographers." He was one of the founders of the International Association of Historians of Asia (IAHA), and president of the Philippine Historical Association for three terms. As a politician, he served as the mayor of his hometown of Pagsanjan from 1971 to 1975.
Zaide was born in Pagsanjan, Laguna on May 25, 1907. He was known as "Goyo" to the people of his home town of Pagsanjan. He was married to Lily Magbanua.
He retired on May 25, 1964 and entered politics, winning as mayor of Pagsanjan from 1971 to 1975. While serving his post, he wrote a book about his town, Pagsanjan, In History and Legend, released in 1975 (of which excerpts are published in the town's official website). Dr. Gregorio F. Zaide died on October 31, 1988.
Gregorio Zaide's primary and secondary education were in Spanish language, when it was the social language of the Philippines. He graduated valedictorian from Laguna High School (now called the Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School) in Santa Cruz, Laguna in 1926. He obtained his Master of Arts in 1931 from the University of the Philippines in Manila, his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in 1934 from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
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