• Jose De La Cruz was born on December 21, 1746 and passed away in March 12, 1829
• He was born in Tondo, Manila.
• Parents were Simon de la Cruz and Maria Naval
• Because he loves to eat chicks, he was nicknamed Huseng Sisiw.
• Considered as the mentor of Francisco Balagtas

1. Clarita
2. Adela at Florante
3. Floro at Clavela
4. Rodrigo de Villas
5. La Guerra Civil de Granada (The Civil War of Granada)
6. Reina Encantada ó Casamiento de Fuerza (Enchanted Queen or Marriage of Force)
7. Los Dos Virreyes ó la Copa de Oro
8. Principe Baldovino
9. Conde Rodrigo de Villas
10. El Amor y la Envidia (Love and Envy)
11. Don Gonzalo de Cordoba
12. Jason at Medea

Reference : en.wikipilipinas.org

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