Mariano Trías y Closas is considered to be the first de facto Philippine Vice President of that revolutionary government established at the Tejeros Convention - an assembly of Philippine revolutionary leaders that elected officials of the revolutionary movement against the colonial government of Spain. When that assembly broke into factions, a truce known as the Pact of Biak-na-Bato was signed by the group and also recognized the elected officials and Trias as the vice president of Emilio Aguinaldo, who is also considered to be the first President of the Philippines. With the promulgation of the Malolos Constitution by the Malolos Convention, the First Philippine Republic was born. Under the Aguinaldo administration, Trias served in the cabinet initially as Secretary of Finance and, later, as Secretary of War.
Mariano Trías, Filipino general and politician, 1st Vice President of the Philippines (died 1914)
On October 12, in the year 1868, Mariano Trías, Filipino general and politician, 1st Vice President of the Philippines (died 1914). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 12, one of 496 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Mariano Trías. Learn more below.
Key Facts
- This event took place on October 12, 1868 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 17 August 2026.
On This Date in History 496
This article draws on content from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
People Involved
More on October 12
Arthur Nikisch, Hungarian conductor and academic (died 1922)
Arthur Nikisch was a Hungarian conductor who performed internationally, holding posts in Boston, London, Leipzig and—most importantly—Berlin. He was considered an outstanding inte…
Arthur Nikisch, Hungarian conductor and academic (died 1922)
Helena Modjeska, Polish-American actress (died 1909)
Helena Modrzejewska, known professionally in the United States as Helena Modjeska, was a Polish-American actress who specialized in Shakespearean and tragic roles. She was also a …
Helena Modjeska, Polish-American actress (died 1909)
George Thorn, Australian politician, 6th Premier of Queensland (died 1905)
George Henry Thorn (junior) was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Premier of Queensland, Australia.
George Thorn, Australian politician, 6th Premier of Queensland (died 1905)
Kathinka Kraft, Norwegian memoirist (died 1895)
Kathinka Kraft was a Norwegian memoirist best known for her sole work Et og andet fra min Tid. Erindringer about her experiences growing up in Christiania and living in the countr…
Kathinka Kraft, Norwegian memoirist (died 1895)
William J. Hardee, American general (died 1873)
Lieutenant-General William Joseph Hardee was an American military officer. He served in the United States Army in both the Second Seminole War and in the Mexican–American War. He …
William J. Hardee, American general (died 1873)
Friedrich Frey-Herosé, Swiss lawyer and politician, 5th President of the Swiss Confederation (died 1873)
Friedrich Frey-Herosé was a Swiss politician.
Friedrich Frey-Herosé, Swiss lawyer and politician, 5th President of the Swiss Confederation (died 1873)
Comments 0
Sign in to join the discussion.