ANDRES BONIFACIO (November 30, 1863- May 10, 1897)

        Today is a non- working holiday in commemoration of the birth anniversary of one of the most important figure in the Philippine History. He was known as "The Father of Philippine Revolution". Here are some of the informations I've read and researches as a way of remembering him as one of  Philippine heroes.

ANDRES BONIFACIO

Early Life
Andres Bonifacio was born in Tondo, Manila on November 30, 1863.
His parents were Santiago Bonifacio and Catalina de Castro.
Son of a government official.
Grew up in the slums.
Orphaned early.
Earn a living as a craftsman and clerk-messenger and agent of foreign commercial firms in Manila.

Marriage

Bonifacio was married twice.
The first wife was Monica, who died of leprosy.
His second marriage was to a certain girl named, Gregoria de Jesus of Caloocan.
                                                        The wedding was conducted under Catholic Rites.
The Katipunan (Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan)
Formed the Katipunan on July 7, 1892.
A secret society open to both peasants and the middle class.
This movement aim to achieve Philippine independence through revolution.
The meeting was attended by Bonifacio, Valentin Diaz, Teodoro Plata, Jose Dizon and others.
By 1896, the Katipunan had over 30, 000 members and functioned at the national, provincial and municipal levels.

Death

Aguinaldo ordered his arrest and charged with treason and sedition.
He was tried and executed on May 10, 1897.
Bonifacio's Book Collection
1.Spanish translation of a book on the history of the French Revolution.
2. Eugene Sue's The Wandering Jew
3. Noli Me tangere
4. El Filibusterismo
5. The Ruins of Palmyra
6. The Bible
7. Les Miserables
8. Other Law Books
Now I feel the interest towards other heroes in Philippine history. I am looking forward to publish more of them here.