Gregoria de Jesús
Gregoria de Jesús y Álvarez (May 9, 1875 – March 15, 1943), also known by her nickname Oriang, was the founder and vice-president of the women's chapter of the Katipunan of the Philippines. She was also the custodian of the documents and seal of the Katipunan. She married Andrés Bonifacio, the Supremo of the Katipunan and President of the Katagalugan Revolutionary Government. She played a major role in the Philippine Revolution. After the death of Bonifacio, she married Julio Nakpil, one of the generals of the revolution. She had one son from Andrés Bonifacio and five children from Julio Nakpil.
Gregoria de Jesús | |
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Portrait of Gregoria de Jesús | |
| Vice President of the Tagalog Republic | |
| In office August 24, 1896 – March 22, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | None |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregoria de Jesús y Álvarez May 9, 1875 Caloocan, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire |
| Died | March 15, 1943 (aged 67) Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Resting place | Manila North Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Katipunan |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 7 (including Juan Nakpil) |
| Occupation | Housewife, politician |
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