Emilio Jacinto y Dizon was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution. He was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution and was one of the highest-ranking officers of the revolutionary society Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, or simply and more popularly called Katipunan, being a member of its Supreme Council. He was elected Secretary of State for the Haring Bayang Katagalugan, a revolutionary government established during the outbreak of hostilities. He is popularly known in Philippine history textbooks as the Brains of the Katipunan while some contend he should be rightfully recognized as the "Brains of the Revolution". Jacinto was present in the so-called Cry of Pugad Lawin with Andrés Bonifacio, the Supremo of the Katipunan, and others of its members which signaled the start of the Revolution against the Spanish government in the islands.
Emilio Jacinto, Filipino journalist and activist (born 1875)
Emilio Jacinto, Filipino journalist and activist (born 1875)
On April 16, in the year 1899, Emilio Jacinto, Filipino journalist and activist (born 1875). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 16, one of 433 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Emilio Jacinto. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 16, 1899 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 January 2026.
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