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Where was Andrés Bonifacio born?
What was the main goal of the Katipunan?
What was Andrés Bonifacio's occupation before becoming a full-time revolutionary?
When did the Philippine Revolution begin?
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Who is Bonifacio?
- Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro was a Filipino revolutionary leader
- Born on November 30, 1863, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines
- Died on May 10, 1897, in Maragondon, Cavite, Philippines
Early Life and Career
- Bonifacio worked as a clerk and a trader before becoming a full-time revolutionary
- He was a self-taught intellectual, interested in law, history, and literature
- He founded the Katipunan, a secret society that aimed to gain independence from Spain
Katipunan and the Philippine Revolution
- The Katipunan was established in 1892, with Bonifacio as its supreme leader (Supremo)
- The society's goals were to unite Filipinos and fight for independence from Spain
- The Philippine Revolution began in 1896, with Bonifacio leading the rebellion
The Split and Death
- In 1897, a rift developed between Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo, another Katipunan leader
- Bonifacio was accused of treason and sentenced to death
- He was executed by firing squad on May 10, 1897, in Maragondon, Cavite
Legacy
- Bonifacio is considered the "Father of the Philippine Revolution"
- He is a national hero in the Philippines, celebrated on November 30, his birthday
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Learn about the life and legacy of Andrés Bonifacio, the Filipino revolutionary leader who fought for independence from Spain. Discover his early life, the founding of the Katipunan, and his role in the Philippine Revolution.
