Thread by @indiohistorian

#TodayinHistory in 1574, Lakandula, chief of Tondo, & Raja Soliman, after accepting Spanish sovereignty years prior, mounted a revolt vs. the Spanish governor, Guido de Lavezaris, for not honoring the pact they had w/ his predecessor Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. THREAD. #PH #history

Back in 1571, it was Lakandula of Tondo who first welcomed the Spaniards, on behalf of Raja Matanda & his heir Soliman of Manila. Lakandula became the mediator, leading to the eventual acceptance of Spanish sovereignty.

https://twitter.com/indiohistorian/status/1275783377061208069?s=20

This led to the founding of the Spanish colonial city on the site of Soliman's burnt down settlement, #Intramuros (Manila) on 24 June 1571, known now as "Araw ng Maynila."

https://twitter.com/indiohistorian/status/1275783364155342851?s=20

Lakandula was also key figure in the ensuing Battle of Bangkusay on 31 May 1571, led by a certain young leader of Macabebe, who, upon Lakandula, Matanda, & Soliman's acceptance of Spanish sovereignty, never accepted it on behalf of the Kapampangans.

https://twitter.com/indiohistorian/status/1275783395960713216?s=20

Lakandula maintained friendly relations w/ Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the 1st Spanish gov-gen, who gave them perks such as preservation of their lands, until Legazpi's death on 20 Aug 1572.

Guido de Lavezaris, the colony's treasurer, assumed the position, upon his appointment from the Viceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico). Soon after, the notorious Chinese pirate Limahong attacked Manila. Lakandula, w/ chiefs of Manila, aided the Spaniards.

The Limahong attack showed the former chiefs that the Spaniards were vulnerable after all. And resentment had been brewing, in that, the retainment of their land promised to them & their heirs by Legazpi were violated by Lavezaris. Lavezaris gave these to Spanish encomenderos.

#OnThisDay in 1574, Lakandula & Soliman, supported by Tagalogs & Kapampangans, led a fleet w/ 10,000 warriors in Manila Bay. Churches were raided. The Spaniards were severely weakened from Limahong's prior attack & had no way of mounting a formidable defense.

Under Lavezaris' direction, Juan de Salcedo & Fray Geronimo Marin negotiated w/ Lakandula & Soliman, & were promised that their demands would be listened to and settled. The revolt was averted. However, the promised settlement never came.

Photo:

- Illustration of the negotiations bet. Lakandula, Salcedo & Marin, by Vicente Manansala & Amadeo Manalad, from "Philippine Saga: A Pictorial History of the Archipelago since Time Began," (1947)

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