Juan Nakpil
Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil, KGCR, KSS (born Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús; May 26, 1899 – May 7, 1986) known as Juan Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture. He was regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
Sir Juan F. Nakpil KGCR KSS | |
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Juan Nakpil from the Order of National Artists (NCCA) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús May 26, 1899 Quiapo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | May 7, 1986 (aged 86) Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse | Anita Agoncillo Noble |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Julio Nakpil (father) Gregoria de Jesús (mother) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines University of Kansas Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Rank | Major |
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