Andrés Bonifacio

Andrés Bonifacio (1863–1897) was a Filipino revolutionary who co-founded the Katipunan and helped lead the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

Emilio Jacinto: A Filipino revolutionary and writer who became a leading Katipunan intellectual and Bonifacio’s close adviser. Jacinto helped shape Katipunan thought and supported Bonifacio during the revolution.
Katipunan: A secret Filipino revolutionary society founded in 1892 to secure independence from Spain. Bonifacio co-founded and led this organization, which prepared the uprising against Spanish rule.
Kartilya ng Katipunan: A short ethical and political guide written by Emilio Jacinto for members of the Katipunan. Its principles gave the society a moral code beyond its immediate aim of independence.
Execution of Andrés Bonifacio: The killing of Andrés and Procopio Bonifacio in Cavite on May 10, 1897, after their convictions. His death removed a revolutionary leader and deepened disputes over the legitimacy of the new government.
Emilio Aguinaldo: A Filipino revolutionary leader who became president of the Philippine Republic and a rival of Bonifacio. Their struggle over revolutionary authority culminated in Bonifacio’s trial and execution.
La Liga Filipina: A Filipino civic organization founded by José Rizal in 1892 to promote reform and mutual aid. Bonifacio joined the league before forming the Katipunan after its suppression.
Kalayaan: The Katipunan’s clandestine newspaper, first published in 1896 to promote independence and recruit members. Its circulation expanded the society while concealing its organizing work from Spanish authorities.
Philippine Declaration of Independence: The proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain at Kawit on June 12, 1898. The declaration came after Bonifacio’s death, under the revolutionary leadership that had replaced him.
Gregoria de Jesus: A Filipino revolutionary who guarded Katipunan documents and served as a key organizer and courier. She was Bonifacio’s wife and an active participant in the movement he helped build.
Philippine Revolution: An armed struggle beginning in 1896 against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. Bonifacio helped initiate and lead the revolution sparked by the Katipunan’s discovery.

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