Author; born in the city of
Manila, Philippines, March 1, 1857; was educated at
Singapore, at St. Xavier's College, Hong-Kong; at St. John's College,
London; at the Civil Service Co-operative Society,
London (business course), and at
Neuchatel, Switzerland.
After travelling extensively he returned to
Manila and entered into business with his father.
Later he was forced to leave home by Spanish oppression, and came to the
United States, becoming the first naturalized Filipino-American citizen.
Since his arrival in the
United States he has lectured extensively on the people and country of his youth; published
The Philippine islands; and contributed largely to periodicals on Filipino interests.
Lamar,
Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus