Original: Early life and family background Marcelo H. del Pilar was born in Cupang, Bulacan, Bulacan, barrio of San Nicolas, on August 30, 1850.
Simplified: Marcelo Hilario del Pilar was born in Cupang (now Barangay San Nicolas, Bulacan, Bulacan, on August 30, 1850, to cultured parents Julián del Pilar and Blasa Gatmaytan.