Samuel K. Tan

Samuel Kong Tan (December 30, 1933 – January 6, 2022) was a Filipino historian, academic and author. He has headed various cultural institutions including the National Historical Institute and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Early life and education Samuel K. Tan was born on December 30, 1933, in Siasi, Sulu. He has a multi-ethnic background being of Tausūg-Sama and Chinese Filipino descent. Among his noted publications are A History of the Philippines (1987/1997), Decolonization and Filipino Muslim Identity (1989), The Critical Decade, 1921-1930 (1993), and The Filipino-American War, 1899-1913 (2002).

Death During the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Tan died from complications of the virus on January 6, 2022, at the age of 88. He had pre-existing underlying conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.