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Emilio Aguinaldo
1869–1964
A revolutionary leader who helped end Spanish rule in the Philippines, he remains one of the country’s most important and debated historical figures. His life stretched from anti-colonial uprising to old age in the modern Philippine republic, giving his story unusual sweep and drama.
2 Audiobooks
True Version of the Philippine Revolution
by Emilio Aguinaldo
Reseña Veridica de la Revolución Filipina
by Emilio Aguinaldo
About the author
Born in Cavite in 1869, Emilio Aguinaldo rose to prominence during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. He became a central leader of the independence movement and is widely recognized as the first president of the Philippines, serving from 1899 to 1901.
Aguinaldo led Filipino forces first against Spain and later against the United States during the Philippine-American War. He is closely associated with the June 12, 1898 declaration of Philippine independence, a defining moment in Philippine history.
His legacy has never been simple. Admirers remember him as a founding figure of the nation, while critics point to the conflicts and controversies that marked his career. That mix of achievement, struggle, and debate is part of why he remains such a compelling figure more than a century later.