"The Father of Philippine Journalism" Del Pilar is popularly considered as the "Father of Philippine Journalism" for his 150 articles and 66 editorials, which were largely published in La Solidaridad and different anti-friar pamphlets. These articles and editorials discussed issues such as freedom of expression, electoral reform, abolition of slavery, and an independent foreign policy. He also advocated for the preservation of nature during his visits to schools across the country. Del Pilar was born on May 1, 1864 in San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain. He studied at the University of Madrid and graduated with a degree in law in 1886. The same year, he married Maria Santos Bonifacio who was eight years younger than him. They had nine children together before divorcing in 1896. In 1897, he married Ana Correa Suarez who had two children with Del Pilar. She was a famous poet herself who lived until 1958. He started writing for newspapers when he was only nineteen years old. Three years later, he became one of the editors of La Solidaridad. It was during this time that he wrote many of his influential articles which led to his imprisonment twice by the friars for libel and other charges. After being freed on bail, he would continue to write against the friars until they were ousted from power in 1898.