Mariano Álvarez
Filipino general and politician
Born
1818
208 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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A key figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, served as a general in the revolutionary forces. Elected as the President of the Provisional Government in 1898, played an instrumental role in the establishment of the First Philippine Republic. Engaged in the fight for independence and worked alongside other revolutionary leaders in the movement.
Served as a general in the Philippine Revolution
Elected President of the Provisional Government in 1898
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