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(Dolores Paterno y Ignacio after a painting in 1870 by Justiniano Asuncion)
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Early Life and Education
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Dolores was born March 10, 1854 in Santa Cruz, Manila. She hailed from a prominent mestizo de sangley family, which included notable figures such as her brother, Dr. <a href="https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/962/today-in-philippine-history-february-27-1858-pedro-paterno-was-born-in-sta-cruz-manila" class="news_link">Pedro Alejandro Paterno</a>, a Filipino politician, poet, and novelist.  
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Dolores was one of thirteen children of Maximo Paterno y Agustin Molo and Carmina Ignacio de Vera. Her family was well-known for their contributions to various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. Dolores showed a keen interest in music from a young age and was sent to the prestigious Santa Isabel College in Manila, an all-girls Catholic school managed by the Daughters of Charity. There, she honed her skills in piano and composition under the guidance of her teacher, Diego Perez.
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Dolores Paterno, a remarkable composer, sister of Pedro Paterno was born on March 10, 1854