Who Is Andres Bonifacio?

 Andres Bonifacio, (born Nov. 30, 1863, Manila—died May 10, 1897, Mt. Buntis, Phil.), Philippine patriot, founder and leader of the nationalist Katipunan society, who instigated the revolt of August 1896 against the Spanish.

Born: November 30, 1863, Tondo

Died: May 10, 1897, Maragondon

Spouse: Gregoria de Jesús (m. 1893–1897), Monica Bonifacio (m. 1880–1890)

Children: Andres Bonifacio y de Jesús

Full name: Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro

Siblings: Procopio Bonifacio, Espiridiona Bonifacio, Ciriaco Bonifacio, Troadio Bonifacio, Maxima Bonifacio

Parents: Catalina de Castro, Santiago Bonifacio

What was Andres Bonifacio known for?

After the Spanish arrested Rizal in July 1892, Bonifacio decided that the Philippines would only achieve independence through revolution. On July 7, he founded the Katipunan, a secret society open to both peasants and the middle class that employed Masonic rituals to impart an air of sacred mystery.

Who is Andres Bonifacio?

Who killed Andres Bonifacio?

                Bonifacio was shot in the arm by Bonzón, and Paua stabbed him in the neck but was prevented from striking further by one of Bonifacio's men, who offered to die in Bonifacio's place. Andrés's brother Ciriaco was shot dead, while his other brother Procopio was beaten, and his wife Gregoria may have been raped by Bonzón.