Gregorio F. Zaide

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Gregorio F. Zaide (May 25, 1907-1986) was a Filipino historian and author.

[edit] Early life and education

He graduated as valedictorian of Laguna High School in (1926). He obtained his M.A. in (1931) from the University of the Philippines and his A.B. and Ph.D. degrees in 1934 from the University of Santo Tomas.

[edit] Career

Zaide was the first Asian to win the United Nations Study Award in 1957. He was a member of Instituto Historico de la Independencia Americana of Argentina and Instituto Panamericano de Geografia e Historia of Mexico. He was elected as President of the Philippine Historical Association and served in this capacity for three terms. He was also an active member of the American Historical Association based in (Washington, D.C.).

Zaide was awarded the prestigious Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1968 by the Philippine government.

He served as mayor of his hometown of Pagsanjan from 1971-1975.

Zaide's published works are periodically updated by his daughter, Sonia Zaide. An accomplished historian and writer, Sonia holds advanced degrees from London School of Economics (LSE). Her published works, as well as her father's, are usually required textbooks or additional reading materials in most Philippine high schools and colleges.