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José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. |
Born June 19, 1861/ Died December 30, 1896 |
A nationalist, writer, and revolutionary, José Rizal is considered the national hero of the Philippines. His works, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, exposed the abuses of the Spanish colonial regime and inspired the Philippine Revolution. |
Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, two novels that exposed the corruption and injustices of the Spanish government and clergy. Rizal also campaigned for political reforms such as Filipino representation in the Spanish Cortes (parliament) and freedom of speech, laying the groundwork for the Philippine independence movement. Rizal was executed by the Spanish authorities in 1896 for his role in the revolution. His martyrdom galvanized Filipinos to fight for independence, making him a symbol of freedom and national pride.
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Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro |
Born November 30, 1861/ Died May 10, 1897 |
A revolutionary leader and founder of the Katipunan, the secret society that fought for Philippine independence from Spanish rule. Bonifacio led numerous uprisings and is remembered as a national hero for his role in initiating the revolution. |
Bonifacio founded the Katipunan, a secret society that aimed to overthrow Spanish colonial rule through armed revolt, marking the start of the Philippine Revolution. As the leader of the Katipunan, Bonifacio led the initial uprisings against the Spanish authorities, most notably the Battle of Pinaglabanan in 1896. Bonifacio's unwavering commitment to Philippine independence and his willingness to fight against oppression made him a symbol of courage and the struggle for freedom. |
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Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta |
Born October 23, 1857/ Died December 7, 1899 |
A renowned Filipino painter and sculptor, Juan Luna is best known for his masterpiece Spoliarium, which won a gold medal at the 1884 Madrid Exposition. His works highlighted Filipino culture and social issues, contributing to the nationalist movement. |
Luna's painting Spoliarium, which depicts the bodies of fallen gladiators, won a gold medal at the 1884 Madrid Exposition, gaining international recognition and promoting Filipino artistry. Through his artwork, Luna highlighted the social issues faced by Filipinos under Spanish rule, becoming an important figure in the nationalist movement. Through his artwork, Luna highlighted the social issues faced by Filipinos under Spanish rule, becoming an important figure in the nationalist movement. |
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Antonio Narciso Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta |
Born October 29, 1866/ Died June 5, 1899 |
A general during the Philippine-American War, Antonio Luna was known for his strong leadership and military strategies. His efforts to defend the Philippines from American colonization made him a hero, though he was tragically assassinated by fellow Filipinos. He implemented strict military reforms to improve the organization and effectiveness of the Philippine forces, earning respect for his military professionalism. Luna was assassinated in 1899 due to internal conflicts within the revolutionary government, but his sacrifice and leadership during the war solidified his legacy as a national hero. |
Mabini was a staunch advocate for Philippine independence from both Spain and later the United States. His writings and leadership were central to the fight for sovereignty during and after the revolution. He implemented strict military reforms to improve the organization and effectiveness of the Philippine forces, earning respect for his military professionalism. Luna was assassinated in 1899 due to internal conflicts within the revolutionary government, but his sacrifice and leadership during the war solidified his legacy as a national hero. |
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Apolinario Mabini y Maranan |
Born July 23, 1864/ Died May 13, 1903 |
A key intellectual and revolutionary leader, Mabini was a statesman and political philosopher who played a pivotal role in the Philippine Revolution and the establishment of the First Philippine Republic. Despite being paralyzed, he served as the prime minister and foreign minister of the revolutionary government. |
Mabini wrote important political works that shaped the foundations of the Philippine Republic, such as La Revolución Filipina and El Verdadero Decalogo. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, Mabini served as the prime minister of the revolutionary government and foreign minister, helping to establish the First Philippine Republic. Mabini was a staunch advocate for Philippine independence from both Spain and later the United States. His writings and leadership were central to the fight for sovereignty during and after the revolution. |