Gregorio del Pilar
Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio (Spanish: [ɡɾeˈɣo.ɾjo ðel piˈlaɾ]; Tagalog: [gɾeˈgo.ɾjo del pɪˈlaɾ]; November 14, 1875 – December 2, 1899) was a Filipino general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War.
The Honorable General Gregorio del Pilar | |
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Famous Picture of General Del Pilar. | |
| 1st Governor of Bulacan | |
| In office May 28, 1898 – December 2, 1899 | |
| President | Emilio Aguinaldo |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Isidoro Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregorio H. del Pilar y Sempio November 14, 1875 San Jose, Bulakan, Bulacan, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire |
| Died | December 2, 1899 (aged 24) Tirad Pass, Concepcion, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound to the neck |
| Parent(s) | Fernando H. del Pilar (father) Felipa Sempio (mother) |
| Relatives | Marcelo H. del Pilar (uncle) Toribio H. del Pilar (uncle) Deodato Arellano (uncle-in-law) Albert del Rosario (first-cousin-twice-removed) |
| Nickname(s) | Goyong The Boy General Agila |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | First Philippine Republic Republic of Biak-na-Bato Katipunan Kakarong Republic |
| Branch/service | Philippine Revolutionary Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1899 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Commanding Gen. Aguinaldo's Rearguard |
| Battles/wars | Philippine Revolution
Philippine–American War |
As one of the youngest generals in the Revolutionary Army, he was known for the successful assault on the Spanish barracks in the municipality of Paombong, his victory on the first phase Battle of Quingua and his last stand at the Battle of Tirad Pass during the Philippine–American War. Because of his youth, he became known as the "Boy General". He was also known as a ladies man and was described by National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin as the "Byron of Bulacan".
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