
León is a Spanish word which means "lion", a popular element in family crests of old, as it symbolizes strength and ferocity in battle.
This sub-project aims to organize genealogical data on the León Family of the Philippines. Profiles here are those of historical figures, scions of the gentry (de buena familia), revolutionary heroes, scholars, government officials, national athletes and other public personalities (celebrities) in various fields. This study also includes de León. Find more surnames at the master project page, Families of the Philippines.
The León Family was included in "The Manila 60", as published in the 1950s by society writer Torrosa Subido. The list comprised of the fabulously wealthy families, as well as those that made contributions to society. These old families pride themselves in the legacy of grace and refinement.
Art :: Toym Imao
Beauty Pageant :: Mariel de Leon
Business :: José L. de León
Entertainment :: Narcisa Buencamino :: Christopher de Leon :: Dolly de Leon :: Felipe Padilla de León :: Gabriel de Leon :: Gerardo de León :: Gil de Leon :: Jane de Leon :: Joey de Leon :: Keempee de Leon :: Lotlot de Leon :: Matet de Leon :: McCoy de Leon :: Mike De Leon :: Trinidad Roura de Leon :: Jackie Forster :: Janine Gutierrez :: Carmen de Leon del Rosario
Journalism :: Antonio Zumel
Law :: Dionisio de León :: José de León Jr. :: Sabino de Leon Jr. :: Ismael Mathay Sr. :: Manuel Sevilla
Literature :: Luisa Gonzaga de León
Medicine :: Ángel León
Military :: Capt. Miguel de Leon Bonifacio, QMS, Phil. Scouts
Politics :: Manuel Banzón :: Thelma Buchholdt :: Jose Cabochan :: Medina Lacson de Leon :: Ceferino Santiago de Leon :: Jose Roura Santiago de Leon :: Luis Naldo de León :: Manuel de León e Hizón :: Ramón de León :: Sabino de León :: Juan de León y Benedicto :: José de León y Villacorte :: Juliet Ferrer :: Gracio P. Gonzaga :: Pablo Ocampo :: Edwin Olivarez :: Eric Olivarez :: Paolo Olivarez :: Manuel Rey :: Gerry Roxas
Religion :: Inocencio Herrera :: Mary Cecilia of Jesus
Revolutionary :: Macario Sakay
Sports :: Bea de Leon :: Arvin Tolentino
How to Contribute
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- After getting yourself added as a collaborator for the surname, select the profile of the prominent Filipino you wish to add.
- Navigate to the profile. Under the "More Actions" link, choose "Add to Project" and select sub-project to which your ancestor should be included in.
- Include in the "About Me" section a brief biographical sketch, summarizing the person's significant contributions and accomplishments. (Required)
- Include a photograph, if one exists.
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