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#TodayinHistory in 1763, Maria Josefa Gabriela CariƱo de Silang or Gabriela Silang, general of the Ilocano revolt vs. Spain, was executed by hanging, after mounting a revolt that threatened the Spanish hold on the entire #Ilocos region. (THREAD) #PH tmblr.co/ZtGCUx2JtPyIk Image
Born on 19 March 1731, in Caniogan, Santa, in Ilocos Sur, she was raised by Fray Tomas Millan, assured of ample education & religion. At 20 yrs old, she was forced to be married to a wealthy man who died 3 years after, leaving her w/ his wealth.
A widow that she was, she got acquainted w/ Diego Silang, a courier of the Spanish gov, who wooed her for 5 yrs until they married in 1757. Diego Silang's travels across the regions opened his eyes to the unfair taxation, & forced labor on Filipinos.
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